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YY14 LYD

2014 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,957 mi
Last recorded170,957 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 LYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 170,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 170,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 162,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 162,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 157,355 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 153,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 139,283 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 139,224 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear exhaust bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 124,461 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2020 90,590 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 90,588 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 53,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 26,169 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 4,970 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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YY14 LYD is a 2014 Citroen C3 in White 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 YY14 LYD, 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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YY14 LYD is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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