Citroen C3 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 256,310 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 256,310 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 51% of Citroen C3 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the C3 tends to fail
Share of Citroen C3 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, suspension, body & structure. Holds up better than average on road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Citroen C3 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Citroen C3 is more demanding than average for its age: 51% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, suspension and body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Citroen C3?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Citroen C3 in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%; 4 to 7 years, 81%; 8 to 12 years, 63%; and 13 years and older, 51%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Citroen C3 MOT?
For Citroen C3 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (18.2% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), suspension (14.2% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), body & structure (8.1% of tests vs 4.7% fleet).