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SH14 ZRL

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,025 mi
Last recorded50,025 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 ZRL
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,025 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 47,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 44,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 44,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet missing (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 41,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 39,559 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 39,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,998 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 33,998 miles

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

Exhaust brakcet broken (secure)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 24,588 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 24,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,445 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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SH14 ZRL is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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SH14 ZRL is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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