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SY14 VCN

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,670 mi
Last recorded44,670 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 VCN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 44,670 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 44,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 42,385 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,877 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 36,877 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 34,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,411 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 32,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,553 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 30,552 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,639 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 28,637 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 26,479 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2017 24,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,352 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 22,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VCN is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was SY14 VCN registered?

SY14 VCN is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 April 2014.

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