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LV14 PHJ

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

79,146 mi
Last recorded79,146 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV14 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,146 miles

Back box bracket damaged/breaking

Flexi pipe damaged/broken

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 79,146 miles

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

Back box bracket damaged/breaking

Flexi pipe damaged/broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S light dim still working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,501 miles

low engine oil.

Fail 22 Apr 2025 67,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

low engine oil.

Fail 22 Apr 2025 67,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

low engine oil.

Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,630 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,516 miles

Offside Front bumper not fixed on that side but bumper not insecure

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 41,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper not fixed on that side but bumper not insecure

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 30,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 30,275 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket snapped

Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,327 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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LV14 PHJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol 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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LV14 PHJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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