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SM14 TZV

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,197 mi
Last recorded97,197 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 TZV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 97,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 97,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,755 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 81,753 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 78,350 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 69,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,584 miles

Advise rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,612 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 53,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,909 miles

Advise coolant level low

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,728 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 32,669 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs worn excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component insecure Sill skirt insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner insecure allowing contact with tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Body component insecure Sill skirt insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,414 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 TZV is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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SM14 TZV is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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