Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/S
From 282 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 5 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.5% of failures are serious: 40.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 4.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £77.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.1% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all C3 Sense Puretech S/Ss tested had between 13,362 and 26,615 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,170 median miles, the C3 Sense Puretech S/S has 0.057 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 Sense Puretech S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/S has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 282 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/S is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/S is 18,170 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,362 and 26,615 miles.
Buying a used C3 Sense 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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