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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
72.5% pass rate
from 14,372 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (67% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (76% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.56% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Horn (74% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (44% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0070% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0070% fail on Switch
    • 0.0070% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0070% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Prop shafts (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Belts
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Doors
      • 0.063% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0070% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0070% fail on Door condition
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Bracket (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.021% fail on Other body component
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
    • 0.0070% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0070% fail on Hose
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on View to rear
      • 0.077% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.056% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.056% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0070% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (96% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (97% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (22% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0070% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0070% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.097% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.090% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0070% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.063% fail on Parking brake control (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Lever (55% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0070% fail on Operation
      • 0.0070% fail on Servos
    • 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0070% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0070% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Mounting
    • 0.88% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.056% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0070% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0070% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0070% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0070% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0070% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.47% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0070% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.049% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (60% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (72% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0070% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.063% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.056% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0070% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Power steering
      • 0.021% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0070% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0070% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0070% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0070% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0070% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0070% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (47% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (51% better than other 2014 cars)
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