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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
53.8% pass rate
from 8,946 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.067% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.056% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.011% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.056% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Suspension (6.6% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension arm (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (20% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs (20% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring (20% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.011% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.60% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Catch (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Hinge
    • 0.34% fail on Chassis (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Chassis condition (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.089% fail on Other body component
      • 0.034% fail on Panel
      • 0.011% fail on Body condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pipe
      • 0.034% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Tank
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
    • 0.078% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.034% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Load security
      • 0.011% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.011% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.011% fail on Cabs
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.011% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes (22% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (31% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Cable (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.96% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.022% fail on Valves
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition (22% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.034% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (41% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering component
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering wheel (21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Operation (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.078% fail on Steering play
      • 0.078% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.056% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.022% fail on Steering column
    • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Attachment (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Condition (75% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.011% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.011% fail on Speedometer
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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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