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C18 GEF

2014 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,036 mi
Last recorded56,036 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 GEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 56,036 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2026 56,034 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working TAIL LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2025 53,515 miles

1 of 4 high rise stop lights inop

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on legal limit (difficult to clearly see) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer front hanger corroded broken

very slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2024 50,867 miles

o/s/r brake grabbing/binding slightly

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

rear brake discs worn/deteriorating corroding on faces

Fail 24 Jul 2024 50,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fiited inside out (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake grabbing/binding slightly

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

rear brake discs worn/deteriorating corroding on faces

Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,485 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroding deteriorating on outer edges of faces

o/s/r tyre cracked deteriorating on edge tread

very slight end float in o/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Jul 2022 46,389 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges of treads

exhaust hanger towards rear broken system still supported

n/s/f tyre approching wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing lower on outer edges of treads

very slight end float in o/s steering rack end

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,031 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 37,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 29,648 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 29,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,450 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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C18 GEF is a 2014 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C18 GEF, 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 C18 GEF registered?

C18 GEF is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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