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YA63 PVJ

2014 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,219 mi
Last recorded78,219 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA63 PVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 78,219 miles

offside rear brake binding but not excessive

rear brake flexi hoses corroded at joints

Fail 15 May 2026 78,219 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

offside rear brake binding but not excessive

rear brake flexi hoses corroded at joints

Pass 6 May 2025 74,063 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 73,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 73,594 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 69,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 65,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,181 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 53,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,693 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears at 3mm, slightly cracking in the tread (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust brackets snapped off at the welds, exhaust is still secure

engine oil requires half a litre top up

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,646 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,819 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 18,819 miles

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

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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YA63 PVJ is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVJ, 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 YA63 PVJ registered?

YA63 PVJ is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2014.

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The MOT history for YA63 PVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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