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SJ14 ROU

2014 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,881 mi
Last recorded52,881 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 ROU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 49,750 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 49,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested No oil on dipstick (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed No oil on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 May 2023 45,234 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 45,233 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre damaged from being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 20 Apr 2022 42,603 miles

exhaust flexi pipe burst but not leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2022 42,603 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section and rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust flexi pipe burst but not leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2021 39,766 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 36,682 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 22,017 miles

Rear silencer support bracket corroded/snapped

Fail 31 Mar 2018 21,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Rear exhaust hanger split from system

Pass 10 Feb 2017 15,402 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 15,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear 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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SJ14 ROU is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Grey 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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SJ14 ROU is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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