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BL51 LOV

2014 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,107 mi
Last recorded65,107 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 LOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 65,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 58,795 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 58,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 47,144 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 34,138 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap rotted off! (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 30,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars on outer half of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,978 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount front rear silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 19,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 19,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 15,747 miles

Rear exhaust mount is broken but still supporting the system

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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BL51 LOV is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL51 LOV, 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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BL51 LOV is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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