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YR14 ZTU

2014 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,505 mi
Last recorded91,505 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 ZTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 91,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2023 83,443 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Feb 2023 83,440 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 46,305 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,818 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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YR14 ZTU is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR14 ZTU, 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 YR14 ZTU registered?

YR14 ZTU is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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