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Citroen C3 MOT reliability
Citroen C3s passed their MOT first time 68% of the time across 231,623 tests in 2025. 249,531 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
68%
MOTs analysed
231,623
Still licensed (GB)
249,531
Body type
–
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2021
2021 petrol
12,436 MOTs
Passed first time 90%. Typical mileage 25,457 (most between 17,425 and 35,222).
2021: 33% → 2022: 83% → 2023: 94% → 2024: 91% → 2025: 90%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.4%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (1.0%)
- Position lamp: not working (1.0%)
- Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn (0.8%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (0.7%)
2021 diesel
208 MOTs
Passed first time 87%. Typical mileage 38,981 (most between 25,229 and 61,117).
2021: 100% → 2023: 70% → 2024: 80% → 2025: 87%
Most common failures
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (3.4%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.4%)
- Headlamp aim: too low (1.9%)
- Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.0%)
- Stop lamp: not working (1.0%)
Where 2021 C3s fail
Lights & electrics
3.4%
Wheels & tyres
2.9%
Brakes
2.4%
Visibility & wipers
1.1%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.9%
Suspension & axles
0.5%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.4%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.1%
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