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SO14 AUY

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,921 mi
Last recorded107,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 AUY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 107,921 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has an outstanding recall contact citroen for information and to arrange free repair

Fail 16 Jul 2025 107,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has an outstanding recall contact citroen for information and to arrange free repair

Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,396 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 101,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,711 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear un even

Offside Outer sill trim loose

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,626 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser mounting slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty and starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 68,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser mounting slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty and starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 worn on edges and starting to crack throughout tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,534 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 60,534 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,888 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,888 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut bearing excessively worn/clunking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle hanger starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,680 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 44,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,978 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 35,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SO14 AUY is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel 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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SO14 AUY is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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