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AW52 RAM

2014 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests38 (25 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate65.8%

Mileage

97,320 mi
Last recorded97,320 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW52 RAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

25 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,320 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 97,319 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 104,685 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 23 Jul 2025 93,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 88,773 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 88,757 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside washer jet partly blocked

Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,753 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 95,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,633 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,355 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 91,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,247 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 78,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,494 miles

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 28 Jul 2021 74,686 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 74,686 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,746 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2020 71,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,533 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 69,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,490 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 69,489 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,516 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,274 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 66,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,278 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,474 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 57,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,589 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 46,168 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,168 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AW52 RAM is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.8%.

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 AW52 RAM, 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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AW52 RAM is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2014.

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