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NJ14 XLN

2014 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ14 XLN
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 97,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 97,295 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,218 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 93,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 90,099 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,395 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 82,395 miles

Nearside Outer Body component insecure sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Body component slightly loose sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,353 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2020 71,349 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,843 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 69,835 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,904 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,904 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 48,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake grabbing

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear brake grabbing

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

front brake discs lipped

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 48,044 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

front brake discs lipped

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2017 39,431 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 XLN is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XLN is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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