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YA14 VEU

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,713 mi
Last recorded83,713 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 VEU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 83,713 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 83,713 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section perforated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 70,503 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 70,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 45,920 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,885 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 37,109 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,227 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 35,227 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,437 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 30,437 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,591 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear.

engine oil low.

exhaust mounting insecure.

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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YA14 VEU is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA14 VEU registered?

YA14 VEU is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 August 2014.

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