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CA14 LFV

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 LFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 85,472 miles

Front Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,695 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))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 77,695 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,615 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket/strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 70,615 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket/strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,476 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,194 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 49,194 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure flexy section support snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure strap snapped/section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,844 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 42,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 29,387 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 24,105 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 19,526 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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CA14 LFV is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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CA14 LFV is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 June 2014.

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