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TA54 CAP

2014 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,204 mi
Last recorded75,204 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA54 CAP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 75,204 miles

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

Rear exhaust shield insercure

full exhaust poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2025 75,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust shield insercure

full exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Dec 2024 66,873 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 52,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant not visible in expansion bottle.

Exhaust flexi worn/corroded.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 52,577 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both. (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both.205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant not visible in expansion bottle.

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi worn/corroded.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

TPMS light on.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,459 miles

cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

play in nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 26 Jan 2021 39,459 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

front and rear exhaust hangers broken away from system

play in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 11 Feb 2020 32,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 23,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,161 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 19 Jul 2017 16,698 miles

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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TA54 CAP is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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TA54 CAP is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 August 2014.

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