2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Citroen C3 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,815 MOT tests in 2024. 89.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.1%
Failed or needed repairs10.9%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,815 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 cords1.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    121 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    97 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  5. Side repeaters: not working0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Exhaust system: system insecure0.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.3%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.6%
  2. Tyres3.2%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Body & chassis1.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn6.1%

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 2020 Citroen C3?

In 2024, 89.1% of 2020 Citroen C3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,815 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Citroen C3?

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

Is the 2020 Citroen C3 reliable at MOT time?

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