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CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 507 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests (2024)

507

Avg Mileage

25,686 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the CITROEN brand average of 79%.

At 3 years old, 95% of CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/Ss from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 507 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 25,686 miles.

How does the 2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars879th out of 3,373(top 26%)
Rank among all CITROEN models25th out of 599(top 4%)
vs national average+13% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+3% (92% avg)
vs CITROEN average+16% (79% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S has 25,686 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1199cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202195%50725,686 mi
202093%3,48529,260 mi
201995%8325,383 mi

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About the 2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S

The 2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S is a city car with a 1199cc petrol engine. 507 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 25,686 miles at 3 years old, CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S Fuel Costs

The modest 1199cc 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 2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH 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 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S Reliability Trend

The CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S

The CITROEN C3 FLAIR + PURETECH S/S is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: