2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Citroen C3 Aircross MOT pass rate and common faults

9,513 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,513 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    261 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    235 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.7%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis8.0%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Tyres4.9%
  4. Lights & electrics3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Suspension1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn6.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2018 Citroen C3 Aircross?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2018 Citroen C3 Aircross cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,513 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Citroen C3 Aircross reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).