2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Citroen C3 Aircross MOT pass rate and common faults

4,564 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,564 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    103 marked dangerous
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    67 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    50 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    40 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Exhaust system: system insecure0.4%
  10. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.3%
    23 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Brakes4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  5. Body & chassis0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Citroen C3 Aircross?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2020 Citroen C3 Aircross cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,564 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Citroen C3 Aircross?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Citroen C3 Aircross reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).