2014 Citroen DS3 1.6L Petrol · LJ14 XCU
2014 Citroen DS3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 94,863 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ14 XCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 94,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ14 XCU 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 (LJ14 XCU) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
LJ14 XCU Mileage History
- 17/05/202373,387 mi
- 17/05/202484,768 mi+11,381 mi
- 21/05/202484,810 mi+42 mi
- 20/05/202594,826 mi+10,016 mi
- 21/05/202594,863 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 10,677 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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