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VN14 YYP

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,196 mi
Last recorded56,196 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 YYP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 56,196 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 53,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,747 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 50,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,911 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 45,494 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 45,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 41,186 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern due to LED headlamp bulb fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped lamp and position lamp are LED lights inside a halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern due to LED headlamp bulb fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped lamp and position lamp are LED lights inside a halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 35,929 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 35,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 31,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake is binding

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are lipped/pitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 31,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake is binding

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are lipped/pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,932 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 26,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,310 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

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 YYP is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN14 YYP registered?

VN14 YYP is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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