MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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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))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Bumper slightly loose but not likely to fall
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger door rubbing against body panel but can still be readily opened and closed
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly rubbing against wheel arch cover at full lock
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper slightly loose but not likely to fall
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger door rubbing against body panel but can still be readily opened and closed
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly rubbing against wheel arch cover at full lock
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))
Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable both sides (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable both sides (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3x exhaust mounts not supporting system
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3x exhaust mounts not supporting system
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear mount insecure
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
E.M.L on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear mount insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror missing.
Rear Exhaust mounting broken.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV14 SXJ is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 BV14 SXJ, 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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BV14 SXJ is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2014.
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