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L29 OCT

2014 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,548 mi
Last recorded117,548 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 OCT
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 117,548 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 109,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,580 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 99,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,770 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 85,770 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 70,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,241 miles

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2021 59,241 miles

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

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,099 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle/rear snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Aug 2020 51,058 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle/rear snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 35,372 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 35,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,944 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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L29 OCT is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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L29 OCT is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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