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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
62.5% pass rate
from 16,110 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (91% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (91% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0062% fail on Arm
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0062% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.062% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0062% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0062% fail on Switch
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension
    • 6.3% fail on Springs (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Coil springs (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Mounting (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (15% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings (89% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (75% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0062% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.087% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.087% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Belts
    • 0.062% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.062% fail on Engine mounting (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.025% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
      • 0.0062% fail on Body condition
    • 0.043% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0062% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.037% fail on Doors (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0062% fail on Catch
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition
    • 0.019% fail on Towbar (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.019% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0062% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0062% fail on Tank
    • 0.0062% fail on Seats
      • 0.0062% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (49% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.068% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.068% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0062% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.0062% fail on Rod
        • 0.0062% fail on Cable
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (40% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.056% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0062% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.0062% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Lever (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.037% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.037% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.0062% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0062% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.5% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0062% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.062% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.043% fail on Power steering
      • 0.043% fail on Operation
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.79% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0062% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts (46% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0062% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates (52% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.0062% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0062% fail on Doors
      • 0.0062% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0062% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0062% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Citroen C3 (2010 - 2017)
    Neat looking small hatchback. Uses some of the same engines as MINI. 1.6 HDi is the best in the range. Excellent ride quality.

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