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YX14 OAJ

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,177 mi
Last recorded117,177 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX14 OAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,177 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 117,164 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 101,746 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 101,746 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,532 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to parts of outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2023 91,531 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

covers fitted to parts of outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,337 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,604 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2021 75,600 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,136 miles

covers fitted to parts of outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,923 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2018 40,923 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,981 miles

Front Damage to windscreen greater than 40 mm outside of zone A which does not affect drivers view of the road

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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YX14 OAJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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YX14 OAJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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