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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C 3. Check any C 3 by registration number below.

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95.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+11.0%

vs Citroen Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Citroen C 3 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C 3 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, which is 11.0 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C 3 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Citroen C 3, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen C 3 performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 59 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%

2005

Based on 90 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%

2004

Based on 53 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%

2003

Based on 79 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen C 3

Citroen C 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C 3 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C 3?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C 3 is 95.7% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C 3?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Citroen C 3 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.7%, the Citroen C 3 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen C 3?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen C 3?
Typical mileage for the Citroen C 3: 100,973 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C 3 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Citroen C 3's MOT History

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