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SW14 YAO

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,830 mi
Last recorded83,830 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 YAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,830 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively just passes (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2024 75,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively just passes (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 70,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,190 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 64,145 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush lifts out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak reservoir cap ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective still clears driver view (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 100% lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,696 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 48,696 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,936 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 40,936 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,864 miles

Both Front Tyres 2/3mm

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,986 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SW14 YAO is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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SW14 YAO is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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