2014 Citroën DS3 · 62,528 MOT tests
2014 Citroën DS3 reliability
2014 Citroën DS3s fail 43.9% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 DS3 years (62,528 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%)
- 43.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën DS3s: 46%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 63% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 64,704
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,528
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 73% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.5% of tests fail here (572% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Citroën DS3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.9%
- Body, chassis and structure15.5%
- Suspension14.6%
- Tyres8.7%
- Brakes6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Steering5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.95%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.27%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 4.03%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (16.81%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.01%) · Exhaust mounting defective (9.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.05%)
Is a 2014 Citroën DS3 reliable?
2014 Citroën DS3s fail 43.9% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 DS3 years (62,528 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Citroën DS3 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.95% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (9.6% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Citroën DS3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Citroën DS3 shows 64,704 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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