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BG14 PBV

2014 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,274 mi
Last recorded93,274 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 PBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 93,274 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 93,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,312 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 90,312 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,446 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 84,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,709 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 83,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 82,745 miles

Nearside front outer CV gaiter has slight leak

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 82,745 miles

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

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

Nearside front outer CV gaiter has slight leak

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,635 miles

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

Nearside front CV gaiter slight leak

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

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

Pass 12 May 2019 77,663 miles

N/S/F Outer CV Gaiter slight leak

Fail 12 May 2019 77,663 miles

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

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

N/S/F Outer CV Gaiter slight leak

Pass 29 Apr 2018 72,780 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2018 72,780 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 70,415 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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BG14 PBV is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BG14 PBV, 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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BG14 PBV is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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