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AP14 SXZ

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,295 mi
Last recorded86,295 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 SXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,295 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 85,555 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 8 Aug 2025 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2024 78,286 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount at rear of front subframe has partially corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil , borderline . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount in front of rear silencer is corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure On underside of bonnet . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 78,285 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount at rear of front subframe has partially corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth on inner and outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil , borderline . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount in front of rear silencer is corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure On underside of bonnet . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,114 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 70,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 62,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 24,131 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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AP14 SXZ 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 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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AP14 SXZ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 9 August 2014.

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