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SL14 OVE

2014 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,712 mi
Last recorded75,712 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 OVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 75,712 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 75,712 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))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 67,081 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 67,044 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 64,790 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 64,790 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 61,542 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear hanger broken

Fail 2 May 2023 61,542 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear hanger broken

Pass 14 May 2022 52,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 42,350 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet operational but lazy in operation.

Fail 1 May 2021 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet operational but lazy in operation.

Pass 20 May 2020 38,769 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 38,769 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 28,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 21,644 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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SL14 OVE is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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SL14 OVE is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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