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CA53 PKS

2014 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 PKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,946 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 78,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 72,564 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,650 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 63,650 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 53,391 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 46,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 41,174 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,182 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 33,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 29,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 29,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2017 26,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 20,834 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 20,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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CA53 PKS is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA53 PKS, 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 CA53 PKS registered?

CA53 PKS is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is CA53 PKS safe to buy?

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