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SR14 LXP

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,008 mi
Last recorded104,008 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR14 LXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 104,008 miles

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

Underside body general corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2025 104,008 miles

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

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

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

Underside body general corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2025 103,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,169 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 99,169 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres slightly stepping out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,750 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2022 68,122 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 May 2022 68,122 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 May 2021 44,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,769 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 40,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear band round rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,811 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 33,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 27,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2018 27,298 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,563 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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SR14 LXP is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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SR14 LXP is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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