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J13 LBX

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,098 mi
Last recorded79,098 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 LBX
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 79,098 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 79,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 73,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 73,053 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,513 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt can't check any rear seats due to covered up ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust bracket broken not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2023 62,513 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake disc excessively pitted and scolded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt can't check any rear seats due to covered up ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust bracket broken not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 57,393 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,722 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 50,722 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stuff dangling (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,166 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is appoaching limit

Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 40,012 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f 16 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 32,317 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 22,945 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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J13 LBX is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple 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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J13 LBX is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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