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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
67.9% pass rate
from 14,201 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0070% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0070% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0070% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.092% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.092% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.049% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
  • 7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.077% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.077% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.077% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Bracket (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.070% fail on Doors
      • 0.049% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0070% fail on Hinge
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0070% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0070% fail on Door condition
    • 0.042% fail on Undertray
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0070% fail on System
    • 0.0070% fail on Seats
      • 0.0070% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (19% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on View to rear
      • 0.077% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0070% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.4% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (28% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (28% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.77% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joints (44% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0070% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0070% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.063% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0070% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0070% fail on Axles
      • 0.0070% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0070% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0070% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0070% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (13% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (21% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0070% fail on Cable
        • 0.0070% fail on Lever
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0070% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0070% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.085% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Anti-lock braking system (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0070% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.021% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0070% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0070% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0070% fail on Other components
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Oxygen sensor (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0070% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0070% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0070% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.070% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0070% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0070% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0070% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0070% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0070% fail on Operation
    • 0.056% fail on Steering play (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0070% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0070% fail on Operation
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment
    • 0.092% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
    • 0.0070% fail on Hubs
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (59% better than other 2013 cars)
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  • Citroen C3 (2010 - 2017)
    Neat looking small hatchback. Uses some of the same engines as MINI. 1.6 HDi is the best in the range. Excellent ride quality.

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