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SY14 JXZ

2014 Citroen DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,864 mi
Last recorded89,864 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 JXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 89,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front brake pads getting low

tpms lamp illuminated on dash

“This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”

Fail 7 Oct 2025 89,785 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust support bracket broken away slight blowing from pipe

tpms lamp illuminated on dash

“This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,192 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 76,191 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front to middle pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,240 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 70,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 63,558 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,970 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,401 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 38,261 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,909 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 30,909 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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SY14 JXZ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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SY14 JXZ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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