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BU14 XMV

2014 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,943 mi
Last recorded109,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 XMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 109,943 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR BEAM AXLE SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 109,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR BEAM AXLE SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,353 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber pad missing but anti slip on pedal present (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened At hub end of Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened At hub end of rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,528 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 59,703 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 46,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,918 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 17,190 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 XMV is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BU14 XMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 XMV registered?

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

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