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SFZ 2888

2014 Citroen DS3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,430 mi
Last recorded139,430 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 2888
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 139,430 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 139,429 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 132,839 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose at the rear

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

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

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 Pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 132,839 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose at the rear

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

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

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

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 Pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 126,761 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.68mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.62mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 108,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.68mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In shoulder ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.62mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,171 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,169 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,448 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,076 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer support band corroded/broken system still supported

brake pedal anti slip rubber missing pedal still grooved

Fail 30 Apr 2018 55,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Front exhaust mounting corroded/cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer support band corroded/broken system still supported

brake pedal anti slip rubber missing pedal still grooved

Pass 14 Apr 2017 30,875 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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SFZ 2888 is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Silver 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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SFZ 2888 is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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