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SW14 FKA

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,284 mi
Last recorded93,284 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 FKA
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 93,284 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle front mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 88,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Starting to frae (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is 3mm legal limit is 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 88,570 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Starting to frae (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is 3mm legal limit is 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 81,758 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 81,754 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 78,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,377 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 72,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 64,512 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 64,512 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 57,832 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 57,830 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak ( pipe from coolant housing to turbo) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,177 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 46,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,076 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 34,074 miles

Front Emissions not tested due to noise from engine timing chain (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,466 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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SW14 FKA is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black 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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SW14 FKA is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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