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VU14 FTK

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

135,644 mi
Last recorded135,644 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 FTK
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 135,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Un-Even On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light Unit Damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 135,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Un-Even On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light Unit Damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,585 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 125,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 110,532 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s outer cv boot insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,981 miles

Tyre slightly damaged o/s & n/s front outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 97,981 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged o/s & n/s front outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside have heavy corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,232 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 81,232 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,261 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,878 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 57,170 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 500-1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f 500-1000 miles n/s/f 1-2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,265 miles

o/s & n/s 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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VU14 FTK is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple 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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VU14 FTK is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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