2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Citroen C3 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,527 MOT tests in 2024. 84.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time84.7%
Failed or needed repairs15.3%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,527 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    447 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    202 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure0.9%
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.6%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.9%
  2. Tyres4.9%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Body & chassis1.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Suspension1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn6.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2019 Citroen C3?

In 2024, 84.7% of 2019 Citroen C3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,527 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Citroen C3?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Citroen C3 reliable at MOT time?

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