Citroen C3
MOT data from 292,541 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 77.4%. Average mileage at test: 67,668 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11,878 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7,734 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7,142 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6,863 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 6,488 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6,411 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6,346 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6,287 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 5,872 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 5,580 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 184,304 | 79.2% |
| Diesel | 108,229 | 74.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,526 | 68.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2003 | 4,628 | 66.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2004 | 5,850 | 68.7% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2005 | 6,969 | 68.4% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2006 | 8,296 | 69.5% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2007 | 9,156 | 70.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2008 | 8,282 | 69.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 16,200 | 70.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2010 | 31,115 | 71% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 25,230 | 72.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2012 | 23,788 | 74.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2013 | 20,846 | 75.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 20,495 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2015 | 18,648 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2016 | 13,547 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 24,351 | 83.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2018 | 24,440 | 87.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2019 | 19,170 | 89.8% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2020 | 8,072 | 92% | |
| Top failures: brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2021 | 1,896 | 95.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
69,982 mi
Median
88,968 mi
75th percentile
110,855 mi
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