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AE14 RCZ

2014 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 RCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,231 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 84,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2025 84,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play *Top mounting damaged/missing parts causing spring to jump out of position* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements *Placed in rear window, obstructed view of plate due to window stickers* (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps *Both rear lamps* (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated *Both rear tyres* (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 74,474 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2024 74,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,800 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 66,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 58,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,281 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 51,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,589 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,844 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 38,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,110 miles

body damage o/s of car

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still surported

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,456 miles

under trays fitted

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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AE14 RCZ is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE14 RCZ, 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.

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What year was AE14 RCZ registered?

AE14 RCZ is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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