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VE14 SWJ

2014 Citroen DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,164 mi
Last recorded76,164 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,164 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 76,163 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))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened no brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 73,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 73,502 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested unable to balance front brake due to discs (1.2.1 (g))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind all 4 brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,688 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,944 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 61,943 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,724 miles

Nearside washer jet weak

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,903 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,274 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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VE14 SWJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was VE14 SWJ registered?

VE14 SWJ is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 19 July 2014.

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