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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
47.5% pass rate
from 2,289 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.044% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.044% fail on Torsion bar
        • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.5% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.39% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.087% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 11% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 7.7% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.57% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.044% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.92% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.044% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.044% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.044% fail on View to rear
      • 0.044% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (45% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (43% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Joints (44% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.044% fail on Belts
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.61% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.57% fail on Door condition
        • 0.044% fail on Catch
      • 0.39% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
    • 0.52% fail on Seats
      • 0.39% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Bracket
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.087% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Panel
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on Tank
      • 0.044% fail on System
    • 0.087% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.087% fail on Other boot lid component (16 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Cabs
      • 0.087% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Load security
      • 0.044% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.044% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.044% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition (32% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.044% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.79% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.087% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.044% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.70% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.66% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.35% fail on Steering wheel (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.087% fail on Steering column
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.087% fail on Condition
  • 0.044% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.044% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.044% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.044% fail on Doors
      • 0.044% fail on Emergency exits
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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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