Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 8,604 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
8,604
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (94%)
Years Covered
3
About the Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S
The Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S was MOT tested 8,604 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 3,159 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 22,681 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 22,372 miles.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the C3 Shine Puretech S/S performs 15 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Citroen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S by Year
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Questions about the Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S
Is the Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2021 to 2022), the Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 8,604 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.
Which year Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Citroen C3 Shine Puretech S/S has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 93%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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