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CV14 DDL

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,605 mi
Last recorded75,605 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV14 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,605 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 75,596 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,936 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 74,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 72,251 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 72,251 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 67,194 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak gear box side of engine ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,886 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 45,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CV14 DDL is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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CV14 DDL is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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