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Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,971 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%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 55% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
4,971 tests · fleet 89%
91%
Where the C3 Shine Puretech S/S fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on visibility, seat belts, tyres.
Share of up to 3 years Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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