Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S
From 237 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, caused 3 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| lamp not securely attached | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| audible warning inoperative | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.5% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all C3 C-Series Puretech S/Ss tested had between 10,544 and 25,419 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,995 median miles, the C3 C-Series Puretech S/S has 0.047 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 C-Series Puretech S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 237 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S is brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C3 C-Series Puretech S/S is 16,995 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,544 and 25,419 miles.
Buying a used C3 C-Series Puretech 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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