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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
51.0% pass rate
from 8,302 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Headlamps (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp levelling device (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Dipswitch
    • 7.6% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
  • 21% fail on Suspension (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.2% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Springs (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.012% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.012% fail on Axles
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.024% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.072% fail on Prop shafts (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Doors
      • 0.42% fail on Other passenger's door (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Catch (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
        • 0.012% fail on Hinge
    • 0.40% fail on Chassis
      • 0.40% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.048% fail on Panel
      • 0.024% fail on Body condition
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pipe
      • 0.048% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Tank
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.024% fail on Bracket
    • 0.048% fail on Cabs
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.048% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Floor
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (36% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt (35% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance (33% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.67% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (29% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.67% fail on Electronic stability control (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.94% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Brake pads (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.036% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rod
        • 0.012% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 0.67% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.060% fail on Valves (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.024% fail on Leaks
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.024% fail on Window
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.012% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.94% fail on Compression ignition (33% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.024% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (26% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
    • 0.072% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Steering play
      • 0.060% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.048% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Steering column
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.024% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Citroen C3 (2002 - 2010)
    Clever design for the boot floor. Four-star crash test rating. Good balance of ride comfort and roadholding.

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