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BD14 XLP

2014 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,375 mi
Last recorded78,375 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 XLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 78,375 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 78,374 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2024 72,296 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket 50percent broken / still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 72,296 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket 50percent broken / still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,712 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 67,712 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,065 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,002 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 34,781 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 34,781 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 14,122 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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BD14 XLP is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD14 XLP, 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 BD14 XLP registered?

BD14 XLP is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is BD14 XLP safe to buy?

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