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FD14 SZX

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,991 mi
Last recorded138,991 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD14 SZX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 138,991 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 138,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 122,010 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 122,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

engine oil low

Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,036 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 100,035 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 80,864 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,539 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective penultimate (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2021 61,538 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective penultimate (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,577 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 45,577 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,025 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 35,020 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FD14 SZX is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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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FD14 SZX is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 6 June 2014.

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