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YL14 ETU

2014 Citroen C3

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 ETU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 58,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.87mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 58,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.87mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,199 miles

Offside Front tyre cutting off on its inner edge.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 54,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre cutting off on its inner edge.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 51,100 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 51,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 45,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 39,406 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,687 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 23,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,470 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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YL14 ETU is a 2014 Citroen C3 in White with a 999cc 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 YL14 ETU, 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 YL14 ETU registered?

YL14 ETU is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2014.

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