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VN14 HXW

2014 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,874 mi
Last recorded52,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 HXW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 52,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 49,556 miles

Front Aux belt damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 46,929 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 46,929 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested inner disc (1.2.1 (g))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% Imbalance at fluctuation test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 45,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% Imbalance at fluctuation test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 42,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2021 39,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wear its bin repaired (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,637 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 37,573 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box front mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,959 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perishing slightly on the edge

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 33,959 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perishing slightly on the edge

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,571 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,438 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake slightly dragging

Rear brake discs corroded

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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VN14 HXW is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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VN14 HXW is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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