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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
53.4% pass rate
from 12,068 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters (63% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0083% fail on Switch
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Horn
      • 0.050% fail on Battery(ies) (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0083% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0083% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.050% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.025% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0083% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.083% fail on Anti-roll bar (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (41% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0083% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Macpherson strut (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0083% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.075% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0083% fail on Sub-frame
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Belts
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Bracket (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0083% fail on Panel
    • 0.091% fail on Fuel system (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0083% fail on System
    • 0.091% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Seats
      • 0.033% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.041% fail on Chassis
      • 0.041% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.033% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0083% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0083% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0083% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0083% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Lever
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (19% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0083% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance (37% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (37% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (55% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0083% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.65% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.60% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic stability control (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Hand lever (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Lever (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0083% fail on Servos
      • 0.0083% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0083% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.058% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.017% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0083% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0083% fail on Servos
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.025% fail on Bonnet (84% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0083% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0083% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.041% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.033% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0083% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Steering (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0083% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0083% fail on Components
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.083% fail on Steering wheel (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Steering play
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0083% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0083% fail on Operation
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.89% fail on Seat belts (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Condition (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment
      • 0.025% fail on Requirements
      • 0.017% fail on Pre-tensioners (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0083% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0083% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.050% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates (41% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% 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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