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BK14 CZJ

2014 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,010 mi
Last recorded119,010 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 CZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 119,010 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 119,003 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,840 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 115,815 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,563 miles

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

Offside Front road wheel distorted, not excessively

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 101,771 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 101,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,233 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 88,233 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,356 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,252 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Fail 1 Mar 2018 55,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,481 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 41,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing edges

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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BK14 CZJ is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK14 CZJ, 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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BK14 CZJ is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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