CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S (2019)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 321 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests (2024)
321
Avg Mileage
31,257 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the CITROEN brand average of 79%.
At 5 years old, 94% of CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/Ss from 2019 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 321 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 31,257 miles.
How does the 2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S has 31,257 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.
How much does a 2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S by Year
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About the 2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S
The 2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S is a city car with a 1200cc petrol engine. 321 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It ranks in the top 22% of all 2019 cars for reliability.
With an average of 31,257 miles at 5 years old, CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S owners drive about as much as the UK average.
2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S Fuel Costs
The modest 1200cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 94% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S Reliability Trend
Older CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/Ss tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 5 percentage points across model years.
Buying a Used 2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S
At 5 years old, the CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.
Alternatives to the 2019 CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S
The CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS ORIGINS P-TECH S/S is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2018) 90% pass rate (-4%) from 157,746 tests
- FORD FOCUS (2017) 89% pass rate (-5%) from 109,241 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2017) 86% pass rate (-8%) from 100,176 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2017) 82% pass rate (-12%) from 90,285 tests