2014 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · PO14 VUL
2014 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 114,195 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PO14 VUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 114,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO14 VUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Citroen C3 (PO14 VUL) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PO14 VUL Mileage History
- 06/03/202496,874 mi
- 14/03/202496,991 mi+117 mi
- 30/04/2025105,127 mi+8,136 mi
- 30/04/2025105,127 mi
- 18/05/2026114,195 mi+9,068 mi
Average of roughly 7,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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