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VU14 UWS

2014 Citroen DS4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,749 mi
Last recorded139,749 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS458,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 UWS
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 139,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 123,371 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 123,368 miles

Exhaust system insecure backbox strap (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 114,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 102,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 102,869 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,700 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,975 miles

front tyres worn slightly inner edges

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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VU14 UWS is a 2014 Citroen DS4 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 58,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU14 UWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 12 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU14 UWS registered?

VU14 UWS is a 2014 Citroen DS4, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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