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XX04 ELC

2014 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,139 mi
Last recorded111,139 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen DS352,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 ELC
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 111,139 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,767 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres, light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 100,752 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres, light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 91,292 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated spring pierced (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,388 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 78,466 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box hanger broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jan 2019 62,723 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 62,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut in tread through to cords and worn to 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre is distorted and worn to 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken front of exhaust but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box hanger corroded but still securing exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken on rear of exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn to 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,006 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket split exhaust still supported

Fail 3 Feb 2018 48,006 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket split exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,891 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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XX04 ELC is a 2014 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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XX04 ELC is a 2014 Citroen DS3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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