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YF14 VDJ

2014 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,953 mi
Last recorded182,953 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 VDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 182,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 178,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 171,909 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 171,907 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 159,395 miles

All 4 brakes slightly contaminated.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 159,395 miles

All 4 brakes slightly contaminated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 133,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested BULB INSECURE (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,764 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 98,794 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 61,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 61,745 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONTS INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure AND CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 27,378 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no acceleration detected,no printout produced

Fail 11 Dec 2018 27,378 miles

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

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no acceleration detected,no printout produced

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,174 miles

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

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

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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YF14 VDJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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YF14 VDJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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