CITROEN C3 MOT pass rate
72.5% of 271,407 CITROEN C3 MOT tests pass.
The C3's pass rate of 72.5% is in line with the average across all CITROEN models, at 71.7%.
The CITROEN C3 passes 72.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the CITROEN C3 tested at 0–3 years pass 94.3% of the time, compared with just 58.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.3% | 8,588 | 22,224 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.5% | 49,983 | 33,081 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.5% | 70,211 | 50,925 miles |
| 10–15 years | 63.9% | 101,190 | 81,582 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.6% | 41,435 | 84,068 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C3
The most common reason the CITROEN C3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 36.3% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 24.1% | Significantly and obviously worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 21.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 8.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
- CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS — 88.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN C3?
- 72.5% of CITROEN C3 MOT tests pass, based on 271,407 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C3?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN C3's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.