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NJ14 ZVC

2014 Citroen DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,972 mi
Last recorded102,972 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ14 ZVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 102,972 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding also unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding also unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,532 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 96,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 91,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Not Locked Into Fold Mechanism (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,343 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,190 miles

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

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

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

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 ZVC is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVC is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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