Citroen C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/S
From 496 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.. The top issue, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, caused 9 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.
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| light source and lamp not compatible | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 65.2% of C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/S failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £134.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 90.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/Ss tested had between 14,944 and 33,153 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,912 median miles, the C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/S has 0.045 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 Origins P-Tech S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/S has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 496 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/S is brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/S is 22,912 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,944 and 33,153 miles.
Buying a used C3 Aircross Origins P-Tech S/S?
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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