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NJ14 BYW

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,630 mi
Last recorded66,630 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ14 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 66,630 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 66,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 65,547 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 56,570 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 56,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 45,700 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

exhaust is deteriorated at flexy

Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,806 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,661 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 32,661 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 31,319 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,488 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 23,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and pressure appears to be low ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside sill cover missing

oil on minimum level

Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,945 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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NJ14 BYW is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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NJ14 BYW is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 April 2014.

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