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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
86.4% pass rate
from 15,734 tests in 2021
(6.5% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (97% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.057% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.87% fail on Headlamps (72% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp (93% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.82% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Individual direction indicators (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters (71% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on All direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamp switch (28 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.032% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0064% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0064% fail on Switch
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (25% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.044% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0064% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.025% fail on Lever
    • 0.025% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.019% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.019% fail on Pedal
    • 0.013% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0064% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0064% fail on Operation
      • 0.0064% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0064% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0064% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Belts
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.019% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0064% fail on Tank
    • 0.019% fail on Seats
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0064% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0064% fail on Strengthening plate
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Washers
    • 0.68% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.038% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.025% fail on View to rear
      • 0.019% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0064% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 0.48% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.083% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0064% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.29% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (47% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (41% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.070% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.076% fail on Compression ignition (64% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0064% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.019% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.089% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0064% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.10% fail on Steering
    • 0.089% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.089% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering column
  • 0.076% fail on Identification of the vehicle (63% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Registration plates (63% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.019% fail on Road Wheels (88% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Attachment (82% better than other 2017 cars)
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