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SW14 MLV

2014 Citroen DS3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,683 mi
Last recorded75,683 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 MLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 75,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak ns of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 75,260 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and various components

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 75,257 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt buckle has been forced beyond the stopper (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and various components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,714 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 69,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,039 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))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 62,039 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 58,523 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))

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 1 May 2019 51,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,779 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure all brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre has flat spot 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 43,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,382 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 MLV is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLV is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 18 June 2014.

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