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YY14 XAH

2014 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,764 mi
Last recorded67,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2014 Citroen C342,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 XAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,764 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 67,764 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,659 miles

Engine oil topped up 1.5L prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jul 2023 61,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil topped up 1.5L prior to test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From incorrectly fitted mid section to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 52,113 miles

service light on

Fail 21 Jul 2022 52,113 miles

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

service light on

Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,183 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 44,183 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 31,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 31,617 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,426 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 17,426 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XAH is a 2014 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH is a 2014 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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