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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
75.3% pass rate
from 12,619 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (70% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (94% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Direction indicators (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Flashing type (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.071% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.071% fail on Horn
    • 0.032% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (51% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (69% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (21% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on View to rear
      • 0.071% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0079% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Belts
    • 0.087% fail on Bumpers (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component
    • 0.024% fail on Doors
      • 0.024% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.016% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.016% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0079% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0079% fail on Carrier
    • 0.0079% fail on Seats
      • 0.0079% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0079% fail on Undertray
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (93% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (94% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0079% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.055% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.016% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.071% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.040% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.055% fail on Parking brake control (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Lever
    • 0.024% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0079% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0079% fail on Reservoirs
  • 2.4% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting
    • 0.78% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0079% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.095% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.087% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0079% fail on Linkage
    • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0079% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.016% fail on Shock absorbers (93% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0079% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.95% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.92% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.60% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Non catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0079% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0079% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0079% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0079% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0079% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment
    • 0.071% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Steering
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0079% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0079% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0079% fail on Other components
    • 0.0079% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0079% fail on Operation
    • 0.0079% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Condition
  • 0.10% fail on Identification of the vehicle (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plates (53% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding (4 times worse than other 2015 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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