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BG14 LVF

2014 Citroen DS3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 LVF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 97,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,807 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 91,807 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,725 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 84,725 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,454 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 12 Jul 2021 66,454 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front discs lipped

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,331 miles

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

rear silencer exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 16 Jul 2020 58,331 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear silencer exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 26 Apr 2019 46,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 46,591 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,552 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Rear tyres both showing signs of perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,264 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BG14 LVF is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Silver 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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BG14 LVF is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 April 2014.

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