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BW14 YDZ

2014 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,268 mi
Last recorded86,268 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 YDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,268 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,336 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,298 miles

Manufacturers underguard fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly in tread, near and offside. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,997 miles

Manufacturers underguard fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, on near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 78,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, and worn on inner edge. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,739 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Fail 19 Aug 2020 73,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure both front mountings, and penultimate rear are broken. Rearmost is also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,392 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Penultimate mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,266 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,832 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 34,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BW14 YDZ is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW14 YDZ, 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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BW14 YDZ is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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