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LAH 1E

2014 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

48,666 mi
Last recorded48,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAH 1E
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 48,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 47,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,870 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 88,858 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 45,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 84,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,469 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 80,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 39,893 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers in swept area

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,866 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 69,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 33,502 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,519 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,554 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,009 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 22,114 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low, especially on edges. (195/55TR16)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 16,314 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,376 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 41,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ?? (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 25 Apr 2014 26,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,631 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 20,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LAH 1E is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 LAH 1E, 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 LAH 1E registered?

LAH 1E is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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