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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
58.9% pass rate
from 17,257 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (53% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp levelling device (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0058% fail on Arm
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies) (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0058% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0058% fail on Switch
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0058% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Leaf springs (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.0058% fail on Spring saddle
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (43% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints (23% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0058% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0058% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover (17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.041% fail on Sub-frames (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0058% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.081% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.081% fail on Joints
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.070% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Engine mounting condition (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.023% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0058% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0058% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0058% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.029% fail on Fuel system (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
      • 0.0058% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0058% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0058% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0058% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0058% fail on Doors
      • 0.0058% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0058% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0058% fail on Seats
      • 0.0058% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (22% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (22% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.029% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.012% fail on Linkage
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (23% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (19% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0058% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.093% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0058% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.058% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.023% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0058% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0058% fail on Other components
  • 6.4% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0058% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0058% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0058% fail on Other components
        • 0.0058% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Power steering
      • 0.046% fail on Operation
    • 0.041% fail on Steering play
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.041% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0058% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.052% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (19% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Spark ignition (37% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (32% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0058% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.48% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0058% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0058% fail on Undertray
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (23% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0058% fail on Requirements
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0058% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0058% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates (57% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0058% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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