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YS14 AVJ

2014 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,880 mi
Last recorded102,880 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 AVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 97,443 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 93,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 84,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,760 miles

Central stop light 50% working

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 23 Nov 2022 72,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot on tyre 195x55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light 50% working

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge 195x55x16

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 30 Nov 2021 58,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit failed at 0.66 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge 195x55x16

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,535 miles

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 30 Nov 2020 47,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 29 May 2019 34,572 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the outer side wall

front brake pads and discs might need changing before next MOT

Pass 25 May 2018 23,573 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,504 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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YS14 AVJ is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YS14 AVJ, 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 YS14 AVJ registered?

YS14 AVJ is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2014.

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