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BK14 HJV

2014 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,398 mi
Last recorded81,398 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 HJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,398 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 81,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 79,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 79,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,428 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 65,311 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

test abandoned due to excessive emissions and excessive dense blue smoke, no ramp work done

Pass 23 Jun 2022 54,369 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 54,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,136 miles

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,473 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,895 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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BK14 HJV is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK14 HJV, 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 BK14 HJV registered?

BK14 HJV is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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