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VU63 SOJ

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,704 mi
Last recorded124,704 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 SOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 124,704 miles

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Nearside registration lamp very dim in light output

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 lamps (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet release handle broken, however bonnet can still be opened

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Inner tie rod, not easily seen with the wheel on the vehicle (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coolant bottle empty

Outstanding recall reference the air bag

Fail 4 May 2026 124,704 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Has already detached from the drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Nearside registration lamp very dim in light output

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 lamps (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet release handle broken, however bonnet can still be opened

Offside Front Upper Coolant bottle empty

Outstanding recall reference the air bag

Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,720 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 lamps (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Internal bonnet release handle broken

Fail 25 Feb 2025 106,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust any higher (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Tension spring poking through caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Tension spring poking through caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 87V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 lamps (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Internal bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 195 55 16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer plastic lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 91,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,422 miles

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

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

rear box rearward bracket corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 80,421 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))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box forward bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear box rearward bracket corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,650 miles

Rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2021 70,650 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,771 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and incomplete on inner discs both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,774 miles

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Under tray fitted

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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VU63 SOJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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VU63 SOJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 January 2014.

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