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HX14 SZL

2014 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,812 mi
Last recorded41,812 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX14 SZL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 41,812 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 41,795 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 37,863 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes are perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS outer sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are scored and starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 37,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust back box insecure, exhaust body strap broken also exhaust hanger bracket broken from infront of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Front washers not working, motor not heard (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes are perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS outer sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are scored and starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 29,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,115 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 28,115 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,564 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 25,563 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 23,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 20,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 16,724 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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HX14 SZL is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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What year was HX14 SZL registered?

HX14 SZL is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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