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YK14 RTV

2014 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,840 mi
Last recorded65,840 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 RTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 65,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 61,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 61,544 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 50,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,398 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 40,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,365 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 33,365 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 31,254 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 31,254 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 21,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,476 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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YK14 RTV is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK14 RTV, 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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YK14 RTV is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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