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SM14 BZV

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,847 mi
Last recorded69,847 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 BZV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 69,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,646 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 13 Nov 2024 66,646 miles

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

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

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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Nov 2023 63,301 miles

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not holed or excessive

Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,761 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake discs worn but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear chassi legs corroded but not holed or excessive

Fail 15 Nov 2022 57,761 miles

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

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

advise o/s n/s front brake discs worn but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear chassi legs corroded but not holed or excessive

Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,701 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 53,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 50,085 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 50,084 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 41,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 34,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,850 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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SM14 BZV 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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What year was SM14 BZV registered?

SM14 BZV is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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