Citroen C3
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 20 years from 327,173 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
327,173
Best Year
2021 (95%)
Years Covered
20
About the Citroen C3
The Citroen C3 has been tested 327,173 times in 2026 MOT data across 20 model years (2002 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 2,263 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 29 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer CITROEN C3s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 15 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 92,973 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 22,520 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen C3 by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95% | 2,263 | 22,520 mi | |
| 2020 | 92% | 8,971 | 27,660 mi | |
| 2019 | 90% | 21,008 | 34,490 mi | |
| 2018 | 87% | 27,579 | 42,489 mi | |
| 2017 | 83% | 26,229 | 48,621 mi | |
| 2016 | 81% | 14,550 | 49,050 mi | |
| 2015 | 80% | 20,260 | 57,154 mi | |
| 2014 | 78% | 23,397 | 63,397 mi | |
| 2013 | 75% | 23,764 | 72,482 mi | |
| 2012 | 74% | 27,170 | 78,633 mi | |
| 2011 | 72% | 28,478 | 86,832 mi | |
| 2010 | 70% | 34,884 | 92,470 mi | |
| 2009 | 70% | 18,371 | 90,369 mi | |
| 2008 | 69% | 9,548 | 82,491 mi | |
| 2007 | 69% | 10,339 | 83,180 mi | |
| 2006 | 69% | 9,119 | 82,871 mi | |
| 2005 | 68% | 7,830 | 85,484 mi | |
| 2004 | 68% | 6,480 | 84,830 mi | |
| 2003 | 66% | 5,188 | 87,266 mi | |
| 2002 | 67% | 1,745 | 92,973 mi |
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