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RO53 XRC

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO53 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/r park brake low on performance

Fail 29 Jul 2026 73,811 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/r park brake low on performance

Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,727 miles

this vehicle has an outstanding recall. contact citroen for information and to arrang a free repair

Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,920 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 65,852 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,337 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads (replace ASAP) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,575 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror

tyre sealant expired 12/2018. no spare wheel fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RO53 XRC is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was RO53 XRC registered?

RO53 XRC is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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