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HF14 SWJ

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,038 mi
Last recorded151,038 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF14 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 151,038 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 145,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 138,770 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 138,581 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking engine ;possible injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Pass 27 May 2022 130,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 130,064 miles

Injector seal leaking

Interior rear view mirror missing

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

Fail 14 May 2022 130,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Injector seal leaking

Interior rear view mirror missing

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,012 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 130,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 102,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE LOW 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 102,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE LOW 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,483 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER FRONT ARMS BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 75,045 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER FRONT ARMS BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,976 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,852 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,430 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 39,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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HF14 SWJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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HF14 SWJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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