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BU14 HYZ

2014 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,430 mi
Last recorded69,430 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 HYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,430 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 66,098 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,511 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,686 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 55,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,625 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 52,625 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,806 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 51,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,091 miles

Exhaust brackets are going rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,964 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,915 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 HYZ is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HYZ, 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 BU14 HYZ registered?

BU14 HYZ is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is BU14 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 HYZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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