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SC14 LLA

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,443 mi
Last recorded90,443 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC14 LLA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 90,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f bumper poor

o/s/r light unit poor

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2026 90,400 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and rear exhuast leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f bumper poor

o/s/r light unit poor

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 90,375 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cannot do emission (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Felexi Leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle Structure corroded

Rear both Brake Disks Corroded

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,206 miles

n/s number plate light not working

Fail 18 Dec 2024 86,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split- flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s number plate light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,051 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,226 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,564 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 64,564 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake disces worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf cv boot clip missing and letting in dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,802 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 55,801 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust support mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Tail box support broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,567 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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SC14 LLA is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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SC14 LLA is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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