2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Citroen C3 Aircross MOT pass rate and common faults

922 MOT tests in 2024. 79.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time79.0%
Failed or needed repairs21.0%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 922 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    28 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure1.3%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis9.2%
  2. Brakes7.4%
  3. Tyres4.7%
  4. Lights & electrics4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  7. Suspension1.7%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross?

In 2024, 79.0% of 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross cars passed their MOT first time, across 922 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).