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FJ14 XPY

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,629 mi
Last recorded93,629 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 XPY
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 93,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside- including brake pipe unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and Offside- including handbrake performance (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 93,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside- including brake pipe unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and Offside- including handbrake performance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 88,641 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box hanger broken (1 of 2) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 88,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box hanger broken (1 of 2) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 82,548 miles

Coolant leak poss leak from thermostat housing

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2024 82,548 miles

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

Coolant leak poss leak from thermostat housing

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2023 73,377 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 73,377 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

exhaust front pipe flexible section in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2023 73,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit and worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear inner floors slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 67,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s and o/s inner sill floors have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,160 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 57,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,249 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 35,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,452 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 32,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,350 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 27,350 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,850 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 XPY is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XPY is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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