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A5 CJA

2014 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,687 mi
Last recorded30,687 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 30,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 28,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 26,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 24,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,093 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 20,195 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 20,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Excessive play in nearside front steering rack mounting. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 18,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,861 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2018 12,861 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 9,724 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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A5 CJA is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 42,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 CJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 12 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 CJA registered?

A5 CJA is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is A5 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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