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SW14 FLH

2014 Citroen DS3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,973 mi
Last recorded74,973 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 FLH
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 74,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 29 May 2026 74,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Body component insecure sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2025 70,171 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure *spoiler* (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 70,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure *spoiler* (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,815 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Body not fully secure Spoiler (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 65,815 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath including rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Body not fully secure Spoiler (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 61,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror

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

Offside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2023 61,037 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror

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

Offside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,583 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 57,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,419 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 53,417 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 43,554 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 30,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished slightly

Pass 2 May 2017 21,262 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 FLH is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was SW14 FLH registered?

SW14 FLH is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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