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AL52 POP

2014 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,636 mi
Last recorded83,636 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 POP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 83,636 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,318 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 79,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 76,039 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 76,039 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 74,148 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 74,148 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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 27 Jan 2022 71,428 miles

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

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,953 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,236 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 52,235 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,266 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 39,408 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 39,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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AL52 POP is a 2014 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AL52 POP, 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 AL52 POP registered?

AL52 POP is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2014.

Is AL52 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL52 POP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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