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L13 MDV

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 98,533 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,971 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 110,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,032 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 85,142 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 85,142 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,151 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 100,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 88,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 66,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 60,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 48,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,863 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,221 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,559 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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L13 MDV is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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L13 MDV is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 8 November 2014.

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