Citroen C3 Aircross
From 37,734 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer C3 Aircrosss fare better: 2021 models pass at 91.6% vs 82.2% for 2017.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 730 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 730 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 663 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 595 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 556 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 510 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 337 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 234 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 202 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 168 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 157 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.7% of C3 Aircross failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 53.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £142.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.6% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 87.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2018 | 83.7% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 82.2% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all C3 Aircrosss tested had between 23,767 and 51,761 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,655 median miles, the C3 Aircross has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen C3 Aircross MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C3 Aircross has a 86.4% MOT pass rate based on 37,734 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C3 Aircross?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C3 Aircross is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 730 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C3 Aircross at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C3 Aircross is 30,655 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,767 and 51,761 miles.
Buying a used C3 Aircross?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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