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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
53.5% pass rate
from 7,430 tests in 2021
(15% 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.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Suspension (6.9% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 5.3% fail on Springs
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.054% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.067% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.054% fail on Sub-frames (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Flexible couplings (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.30% fail on Prop shafts (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
        • 0.040% fail on Catch (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Hinge
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Chassis
      • 0.17% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.067% fail on Panel
      • 0.040% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
      • 0.013% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.027% fail on Tank
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.067% fail on Seats
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.054% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.013% fail on Load security
      • 0.013% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.013% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Washers (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.054% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
        • 0.027% fail on Lever
    • 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.62% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.094% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.040% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (29% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.54% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on NOx sensor
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
    • 0.26% fail on Steering wheel (31 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Power steering
      • 0.094% fail on Operation
    • 0.067% fail on Steering column (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Steering play
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates (54% better than other 2008 cars)
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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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