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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
45.3% pass rate
from 6,249 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Headlamps (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp levelling device (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
    • 9.7% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on All direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (15% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.45% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.064% fail on Switch
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 27% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.2% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Sub-frames (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Axles
      • 0.016% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (27% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.016% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.016% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.016% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.080% fail on Hand lever (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.064% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses (70% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.016% fail on Other braking system component
  • 11% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (22% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission (29% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts (28% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Joints (27% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.080% fail on Joints
      • 0.016% fail on Belts
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Chassis
      • 0.72% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.72% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
      • 0.21% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.080% fail on Panel
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
    • 0.096% fail on Fuel system (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Tank
      • 0.016% fail on System
    • 0.096% fail on Cabs
      • 0.096% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (25% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.016% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.016% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.048% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.016% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.62% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.064% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Operation (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Steering play
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.032% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Condition
    • 0.064% fail on Attachment (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Hubs
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% 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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