2014 Citroën C3 · 45,507 MOT tests
2014 Citroën C3 reliability
2014 Citroën C3s fail 33.4% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 C3 years (45,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- 33.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 53,001
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 45,507
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.1% of tests fail here (310% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Citroën C3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8.1%
- Suspension7.5%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.43%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.74%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.5%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.82%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 2.73%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.03%) · Exhaust mounting defective (10.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.53%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Citroën C3 reliable?
2014 Citroën C3s fail 33.4% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 C3 years (45,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Citroën C3 MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.43% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.74% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Citroën C3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Citroën C3 shows 53,001 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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