Citroen C3 MOT Results
Registered in 200858.3% pass rate
from 7,909 tests in 2017
(13% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.
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22% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(21% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Registration plate lamp
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5.2% fail on
Headlamps
(69% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Headlamp (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Matched pair
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3.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(110% worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Individual lamps (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.37% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Switch
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3.8% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Position lamps
(43% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Front lamps (57% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.013% fail on All position lamps
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0.54% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.54% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.28% fail on Horn
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.089% fail on Battery (68% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.025% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.013% fail on Lamp
- 0.013% fail on Switch
- 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
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18% fail on
Suspension
(37% worse than other 2008 cars)
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10% fail on
Drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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10% fail on
Front drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 10% fail on Constant velocity joints (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Couplings
- 0.013% fail on Drive shafts
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0.16% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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10% fail on
Front drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(28% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.10% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.051% fail on Condition
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2.9% fail on
Coil springs
(40% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Location (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.025% fail on Attachment
- 0.97% fail on Front suspension joints (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.46% fail on Front (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Rear
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0.28% fail on
Shock absorbers
(79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.21% fail on Condition
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0.089% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.089% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.076% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.063% fail on Component mounting
- 0.013% fail on Subframe mounting
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0.025% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.013% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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0.025% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.025% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.025% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.013% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.025% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
- 0.013% fail on General condition
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0.013% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.013% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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10% fail on
Drive shafts
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(43% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Washers (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Windscreen
- 0.16% fail on Mirrors
- 0.051% fail on Bonnet
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7.9% fail on
Tyres
- 4.4% fail on Tread depth
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Size/type
- 0.051% fail on Valve stem
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6.3% fail on
Brakes
(21% better than other 2008 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.4% fail on Rear wheels (40% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (28% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Front wheels
- 0.27% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Hub components
(44% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Brake discs
- 0.013% fail on Brake calipers
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0.70% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.70% fail on Condition
- 0.32% fail on ABS
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0.30% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(78% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Components
(79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Hoses
- 0.051% fail on Pipes (95% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.038% fail on Operation
- 0.013% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.013% fail on Leaks
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0.25% fail on
Components
(79% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Restricted movement (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.19% fail on
Pedal
- 0.15% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.038% fail on Condition
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0.19% fail on
Pedal
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0.013% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.013% fail on Lever
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3.6% fail on
Brake performance
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5.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(76% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Emissions
- 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.063% fail on
Fuel system
(75% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.038% fail on System
- 0.025% fail on Pipe
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1.1% fail on
Steering
(34% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Steering system
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack
- 0.063% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Steering arm
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0.025% fail on
Free play
- 0.025% fail on Steering rack
- 0.025% fail on Drag link end
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0.29% fail on
Steering control
(10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Steering wheel (43 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Steering column (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Steering operation (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Power steering
- 0.089% fail on Operation
- 0.013% fail on Drive system
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0.57% fail on
Steering system
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.37% fail on
Doors
- 0.25% fail on Passengers other (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Passengers front
- 0.013% fail on Drivers
- 0.11% fail on Body condition
- 0.051% fail on Body security
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0.038% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.038% fail on Chassis
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0.038% fail on
Seats
- 0.025% fail on Passengers
- 0.013% fail on Drivers
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0.37% fail on
Doors
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0.56% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(40% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.28% fail on Condition
- 0.076% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.025% fail on Requirements
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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0.16% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(69% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.16% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (66% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts
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0.38% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.38% fail on Registration plate
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0.19% fail on
Road Wheels
(52% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.038% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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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.