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LG14 SYJ

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG14 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 99,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 85,017 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one front & one rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 85,016 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective one front & one rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 75,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 66,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 59,588 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 50,477 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

undertray loose

Fail 22 May 2020 50,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

undertray loose

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,871 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 18,871 miles

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

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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LG14 SYJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel 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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LG14 SYJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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