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YB14 RUW

2014 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,898 mi
Last recorded72,898 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 RUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,898 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 72,898 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,090 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,840 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 55,840 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,313 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 48,309 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 48,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,143 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 42,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,258 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,552 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 24,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,309 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 23,309 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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YB14 RUW is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YB14 RUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB14 RUW registered?

YB14 RUW is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2014.

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