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RK14 VRE

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,425 mi
Last recorded95,425 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK14 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 95,425 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 95,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box and possibly front flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm WORN inner and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm WEARING BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less then 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 83,801 miles

Emissions unable to be completed out put not detected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak UNABLE TO PICK UP OUTPUT (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low -*/-*/-*/ADJUSTED-*/-*/-*/ (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face heavily corroded - LESS THAN 50% SURFACE AREA USED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOP UP (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 77,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,420 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 65,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Joint and Rear Joint Blows (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn outer and BALD inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm scrubbed outer edge and worn BALD inbner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 48,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Taped over (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn outer and BALD inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wing mirror incorrectly positioned as damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm scrubbed outer edge and worn BALD inbner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Top up and re test all ok (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 38,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,255 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 29,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fuse blown (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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RK14 VRE is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 52,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 12 years old, this Citroen DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK14 VRE is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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