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CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 55 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

100%

Total Tests (2024)

55

Avg Mileage

14,198 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 18 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the CITROEN brand average of 79%.

At 3 years old, 100% of CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S As from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 55 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 14,198 miles.

How does the 2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars35th out of 3,373(top 1%)
Rank among all CITROEN models1st out of 599(top 0%)
vs national average+18% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+8% (92% avg)
vs CITROEN average+21% (79% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A has 14,198 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

How much does a 2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1200cc)
£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.

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About the 2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A

The 2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A is a city car with a 1200cc petrol engine. 55 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 1% of all 2021 cars for reliability.

With an average of 14,198 miles at 3 years old, CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A 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 2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A?

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 100% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A

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. Note: with only 55 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Alternatives to the 2021 CITROEN C3 SAINT JAMES PURETECH S/S A

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