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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.5% pass rate
from 7,255 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Headlamps (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp levelling device (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Position lamp (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.028% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 23% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Springs (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Coil springs (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.014% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (13% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.6% fail on Ball joint (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Sub-frames (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance (44% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.91% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (24% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.041% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.069% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.81% fail on Anti-lock braking system (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic systems (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.083% fail on Valves (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.096% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.096% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.48% fail on Other passenger's door (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.069% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Bracket
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.041% fail on Panel
      • 0.014% fail on Body condition
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Tank
      • 0.028% fail on System
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Floor
    • 0.028% fail on Cabs
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.096% fail on View to rear (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (20% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.069% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.028% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.2% fail on Steering (30% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.028% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.055% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.028% fail on Steering column
    • 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.014% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.014% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Condition
  • 0.028% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.028% fail on Anchorages
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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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