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BU14 AEP

2014 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,404 mi
Last recorded162,404 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 AEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 162,404 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

slight damage to o/s front wing

Fail 15 Aug 2025 162,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight damage to o/s front wing

Pass 15 Apr 2024 154,944 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 147,924 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 147,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,401 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 133,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,596 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing to inner edges

offside door mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust mounts corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,992 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,989 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,425 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 60,425 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,215 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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BU14 AEP is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU14 AEP, 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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BU14 AEP is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2014.

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