2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · JW03 HOL
2014 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 164,050 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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JW03 HOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 164,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JW03 HOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Citroen Ds3 (JW03 HOL) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
JW03 HOL Mileage History
- 11/11/2022137,824 mi
- 06/11/2023147,248 mi+9,424 mi
- 07/11/2023147,248 mi
- 14/10/2024151,492 mi+4,244 mi
- 18/12/2025164,050 mi+12,558 mi
Average of roughly 8,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- High Oil ConsumptionModerate
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- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) FailureSerious
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