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Y8 TAU

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,883 mi
Last recorded69,883 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,883 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,804 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 53,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 45,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,483 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 27,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 21,456 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 16,014 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 10,207 miles

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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Y8 TAU is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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Y8 TAU is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 23 March 2014.

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