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YT14 AVE

2014 Citroen DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,504 mi
Last recorded70,504 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT14 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 70,504 miles

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

exhaust support bracket corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2025 70,326 miles

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

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

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

exhaust support bracket corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check or view components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Fail 6 Nov 2024 68,362 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check or view components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 63,400 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust support brackets corroded. early attention required.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,454 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 58,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,895 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 53,895 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 47,668 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 44/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 44/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 47,500 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 44/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 44/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 44,382 miles

Full undertrays fitted, Some underbody parts not inspected

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,026 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 19 Mar 2018 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 23,551 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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YT14 AVE is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Blue 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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YT14 AVE is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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