CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH MOT pass rate
92.6% of 1,277 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH MOT tests pass.
The C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH passes its MOT 92.6% of the time — well above the average across all CITROEN models, which sits at 71.7%.
The CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH passes its MOT 92.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 92.5% at 0–3 years versus 92.7% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.5% | 1,043 | 15,691 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.7% | 234 | 18,382 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH
The most common reason the CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH fails its MOT is tyres — present in 52.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 52.9% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 29.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.5% | Too low |
| Visibility | 6.7% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Suspension | 5.0% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.2% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 0.8% | That is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels |
| Road Wheels | 0.8% | Fixing missing |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH?
- 92.6% of CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH MOT tests pass, based on 1,277 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH fails its MOT is tyres — present in 52.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS SHINE + PTCH'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.