2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Diesel · JO56 SAL
2014 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 122,983 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO56 SAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 122,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JO56 SAL 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 (JO56 SAL) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
JO56 SAL Mileage History
- 14/08/2024104,382 mi
- 06/08/2025117,698 mi+13,316 mi
- 06/08/2025117,698 mi
- 21/07/2026122,983 mi+5,285 mi
- 21/07/2026122,983 mi
Average of roughly 9,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën DS3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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