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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
79.0% pass rate
from 9,059 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.0% fail on Visibility (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.022% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on View to rear
      • 0.022% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Direction indicators (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Flashing type (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Individual direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.055% fail on All direction indicators (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.066% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.011% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (24% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums (92% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Brake discs (92% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.088% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.077% fail on Rbt
          • 0.077% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.066% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.066% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.011% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.033% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.033% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.011% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.011% fail on Lever
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Belts
    • 0.033% fail on Undertray
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.011% fail on Chassis
      • 0.011% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.011% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.011% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Bracket
  • 0.82% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Springs (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Coil springs (59% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Coil spring (59% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.099% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.044% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.75% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.73% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.033% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.33% fail on Steering
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.033% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.099% fail on Attachment
    • 0.033% fail on Condition
  • 0.077% fail on Identification of the vehicle (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Registration plates (64% better than other 2016 cars)
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