Citroen C3 Aircross MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C3 Aircross. Check any C3 Aircross by registration number below.
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88.6%
Avg Pass Rate
+3.9%
vs Citroen Avg
6
Year Ranges
Excellent
Reliability
Citroen C3 Aircross — MOT Reliability Overview
The Citroen C3 Aircross has an average MOT pass rate of 88.6%, which is 3.9 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C3 Aircross is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a Citroen C3 Aircross fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your C3 Aircross for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Citroen C3 Aircross, 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 C3 Aircross performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 848 vehicles
3.0%
7.3%
32k mi
2020
Based on 11,081 vehicles
3.0%
8.7%
30k mi
49k mi
2019
Based on 23,238 vehicles
3.8%
11.8%
32k mi
53k mi
2018
Based on 23,036 vehicles
4.1%
15.1%
51k mi
2017
Based on 2,215 vehicles
4.3%
15.6%
55k mi
0
Based on 27,274 vehicles
28k mi
Top MOT Failures — Citroen C3 Aircross
The most common reasons a Citroen C3 Aircross fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
A tyre cords visible or damaged
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Rear Nearside
Front Offside
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Citroen C3 Aircross — Frequently Asked Questions
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