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FL14 JXW

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,835 mi
Last recorded101,835 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 JXW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,835 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 95,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES, PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 205/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 95,145 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 205/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES, PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 205/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,738 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front track control arm front and rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn

Both front track control arm front and rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 76,408 miles

Nearside 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 18 Sep 2021 65,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,271 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot weep of grease

Fail 10 Dec 2020 58,247 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weep of grease

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 48,417 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 48,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure broken wwelding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,294 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 29,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 16,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2017 16,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

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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FL14 JXW is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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FL14 JXW is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 April 2014.

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