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Citroen C3 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
90.2% pass rate
from 15,923 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Headlamps (97% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators (66% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type (66% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (86% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.088% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.088% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.069% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.069% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.019% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0063% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0063% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0063% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Washers
    • 0.038% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.038% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.019% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.013% fail on View to rear
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake linings and pads (26% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads (25% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Brake performance (62% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (90% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (91% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (80% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.057% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0063% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.057% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.063% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0063% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Lever
    • 0.013% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.50% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Exhaust system (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Pipe
    • 0.050% fail on Transmission
      • 0.050% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Joints
    • 0.044% fail on Seats (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
    • 0.019% fail on Undertray
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.0063% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0063% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0063% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0063% fail on Door condition
  • 0.36% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.34% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (95% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0063% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0063% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0063% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.019% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0063% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.30% fail on Suspension
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension arms (71% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0063% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0063% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.050% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.013% fail on Springs (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Coil spring (80% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0063% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.069% fail on Seat belts (59% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0063% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0063% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.10% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plates (58% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.050% fail on Steering
    • 0.025% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.025% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.0063% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0063% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0063% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0063% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0063% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0063% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0063% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.0063% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Citroen C3 (2017 on)
    Comfortable seats and ride quality. Much improved interior quality. Standard built-in dash cam on Flair models.

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