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FJ14 XKC

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,349 mi
Last recorded82,349 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 XKC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,349 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 82,349 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 71,474 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 48,607 miles

exhaust back box clamp broken but system still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2020 47,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,173 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 46,173 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,031 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 34,031 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,266 miles

Both front tyres worn/low tread on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust back box rear hanger snapped off where corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 21 Feb 2017 26,266 miles

Both front tyres worn/low tread on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust back box rear hanger snapped off where corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XKC is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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FJ14 XKC is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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