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SJ14 BFO

2014 Citroen DS3

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,975 mi
Last recorded40,975 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 BFO
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 40,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,587 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 38,587 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 36,162 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 36,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 33,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 33,427 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,669 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,669 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 29,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 26,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 26,161 miles

Exhaust system insecure two hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,377 miles

back box exhaust hanger broken, but does not effect exhaust stability

Pass 2 Aug 2019 18,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 13,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 7,676 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 7,676 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SJ14 BFO is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was SJ14 BFO registered?

SJ14 BFO is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 March 2014.

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