2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Citroen C3 Aircross MOT pass rate and common faults

9,611 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,611 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    321 marked dangerous
  2. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    220 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Exhaust system: system insecure0.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    83 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.6%
    100 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes6.6%
  2. Tyres4.2%
  3. Lights & electrics3.1%
  4. Body & chassis2.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Suspension0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn6.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Citroen C3 Aircross?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2019 Citroen C3 Aircross cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,611 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Citroen C3 Aircross?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Citroen C3 Aircross reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).