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FJ14 XJW

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,563 mi
Last recorded56,563 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 XJW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 56,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 54,287 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 54,285 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,956 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 52,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 52,949 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,092 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 52,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,072 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,196 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 42,196 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,027 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger starting to split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger starting to split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 19,578 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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FJ14 XJW is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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What year was FJ14 XJW registered?

FJ14 XJW is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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