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J7 UDB

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 UDB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 96,268 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 95,996 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,631 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 90,631 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,466 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 84,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 R17 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,131 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 68,976 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on minimum legal limit - borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum depth level (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 43,436 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaking exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum depth level (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,711 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective worn bald on inner edge of tread - and tread low (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 14,600 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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J7 UDB is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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J7 UDB is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 November 2014.

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