2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Citroen C3 Aircross MOT pass rate and common faults

4,501 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,501 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    65 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    64 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    56 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.5%
  8. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.3%
    18 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  10. Headlamp: insecure0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.4%
  2. Brakes3.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Body & chassis0.5%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,501 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Citroen C3 Aircross reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).