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UO04 GEM

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,894 mi
Last recorded113,894 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUO04 GEM
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 113,894 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2026 113,893 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2025 109,878 miles

o/s head light missed up

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2025 109,876 miles

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

o/s head light missed up

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2024 107,509 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Fail 29 Feb 2024 107,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,225 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre split on inner side wall

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2023 104,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre split on inner side wall

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,717 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,656 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 98,656 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,203 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 97,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 76,518 miles

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

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

engine under tray damage hanging down

osf tyre worn low and step inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2019 76,518 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under tray damage hanging down

osf tyre worn low and step inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,598 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 57,597 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 36,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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UO04 GEM is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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UO04 GEM is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 February 2014.

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