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FY14 SPZ

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,558 mi
Last recorded134,558 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 SPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 134,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 134,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure x2 brackets broken .only rear remaining and corroded enough to brake (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak braket broken leaving hole (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 128,738 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 128,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 116,891 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 97,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,454 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,713 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,578 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,893 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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FY14 SPZ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY14 SPZ registered?

FY14 SPZ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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