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YA14 WLW

2014 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,606 mi
Last recorded67,606 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 WLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 67,606 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 64,317 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill soft to push (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2025 64,316 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill soft to push (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2024 60,837 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,486 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 56,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 50,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,824 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 44,824 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 40,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,818 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 27,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 21,833 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 21,833 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YA14 WLW is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YA14 WLW, 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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YA14 WLW is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2014.

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