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YP63 VSU

2014 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,426 mi
Last recorded74,426 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP63 VSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 74,426 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 74,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,673 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 65,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,671 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 50,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,298 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 45,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 42,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 28,974 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 28,974 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 22,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YP63 VSU is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YP63 VSU, 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 YP63 VSU registered?

YP63 VSU is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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