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Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S reliability

MOT pass rates & common faults · 4,971 real DVSA tests · 2024

Across 4,971 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on visibility and seat belts.

91%
pass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 55% of similar-age models
In line with fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

Up to 3 years
4,971 tests · fleet 89%
In line with fleet
91%

Where the C3 Shine Puretech S/S tends to fail

Share of Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.

Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics98

Holds up better than average on visibility, seat belts, tyres.

Common questions

Is the Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S reliable?

On 2024 MOT data the Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S is about average for its age: 91% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 55% of similar-age models.

What is the MOT pass rate for a Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S?

First-time MOT pass rates for the Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S in 2024: up to 3 years, 91%. 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 Shine Puretech S/S MOT?

No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).

Other Citroen models

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