Citroen C3 (2014)
2014 Citroen C3
CarHunch analysed 14,572 real MOT records for the 2014 Citroen C3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Citroën C3 matches the UK average first-time pass rate at 80.1%, which is respectable, but nearly 39% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above typical concern levels and a genuine red flag for buyers. Petrol versions edge out diesels by 0.8 percentage points, though both fuel types cluster around the national baseline.
These C3s show relatively low mileage for their age (median 37,600 miles), suggesting either careful owners or potential candidate cars from fleet/rental stock. The average vehicle racks up 2.45 failures and 14.2 advisories per test, pointing to niggling wear items rather than catastrophic breakdowns—but that high dangerous-defect rate means you should commission a thorough pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller about any MOT history flags.
What to check before buying a 2014 Citroen C3
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (52%) | 7,604 | 80.5% | 2.39 |
| Diesel (48%) | 6,967 | 79.7% | 2.51 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 81.8% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Citroen C3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Citroen C3 vehicles fall between 27,021 and 49,942 miles.
2014 Citroen C3 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,137 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Citroen C3
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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49.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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38.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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36.3%
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
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34.7%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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29.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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