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FV14 XRL

2014 Citroen DS3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 90,524 miles

Front oil leak back of engine

Fail 9 Dec 2025 90,524 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer edge of boot loose grease showing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge no tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak back of engine

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,279 miles

Engine under tray is missing

Interior bonnet pull handle is broken off - however it is still possible to open the bonnet with no tools - by pressing with a finger

Fail 4 Dec 2024 81,275 miles

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

Engine under tray is missing

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

Interior bonnet pull handle is broken off - however it is still possible to open the bonnet with no tools - by pressing with a finger

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak - has been washed off difficult to se how bad it really is (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded faces - now close to failing MOT standard (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet is hanging loose into engine compartment (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front Exhaust bracket broken but still secure.. bonnet release broken plastic but still work operated...

Fail 15 Jun 2023 73,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front Exhaust bracket broken but still secure.. bonnet release broken plastic but still work operated...

Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,641 miles

Exhaust system slight corroded + front and rear bracket slight corroded ,exhaust box bracket slight corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front + Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear + Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,592 miles

Central Rear Exhaust rear silencer strap corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,336 miles

Exhaust rear silencer strap corroded

Nearside Front tyre 'counter balanced' on inner rim

impact damage to both outer sills

Fail 3 Nov 2020 49,142 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle has been forced over pin in webbing, not enough movement for it to be used, webbing also slightly damaged (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer strap corroded

Nearside Front tyre 'counter balanced' on inner rim

Tyre pressures require checking, tpms warning illuminated on dash

impact damage to both outer sills

Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,436 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken off exhaust

Fail 29 Oct 2019 40,419 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken off exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2018 32,196 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 32,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 25,869 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FV14 XRL is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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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FV14 XRL is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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