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SY14 JYF

2014 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,201 mi
Last recorded198,201 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 JYF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 198,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2024 198,201 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2024 198,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both the n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached lock nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both the n/s and o/s starting to break up (1.1.15 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

osf shock absorber is not sitting in the right place

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2023 183,354 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded/repaired, minor leak also (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 167,816 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 167,816 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 153,759 miles

Bonnet pull handle, partly broken but still works

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rusty at caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rusty at caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Require a jumper wire to open boot, but access gained!!

Fail 20 Jul 2021 153,749 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting at flexi broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Bonnet pull handle, partly broken but still works

Heat shield at tank insecure

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rusty at caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rusty at caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Require a jumper wire to open boot, but access gained!!

Pass 23 Jul 2020 144,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,593 miles

Both rear park brake cables at calipers slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 128,593 miles

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

Both rear park brake cables at calipers slightly corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 103,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,361 miles

front and rear Exhaust mountings corroded and detached

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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SY14 JYF is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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SY14 JYF is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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