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YA63 BYZ

2014 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA63 BYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 88,912 miles

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended middle rear (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 85,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective 50% broken, (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 85,822 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective 50% broken, (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 78,205 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 78,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe where mount has been rewelded and broken away again. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,164 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 68,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,055 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 61,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 54,942 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 54,942 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 47,853 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 47,853 miles

Exhaust system insecure three brackets corroded off rear and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,694 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 40,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,200 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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YA63 BYZ is a 2014 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YA63 BYZ, 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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YA63 BYZ is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2014.

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