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V38 ELA

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,021 mi
Last recorded69,021 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 ELA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 69,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

only just passed emissions test

Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 59,401 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 59,229 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,240 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 54,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 45,309 miles

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

exhaust strap corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,757 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside rear outer side wall perished

Fail 30 Apr 2018 39,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear outer side wall perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,152 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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V38 ELA is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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What year was V38 ELA registered?

V38 ELA is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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