2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Citroen C3 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,212 MOT tests in 2024. 51.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time51.4%
Failed or needed repairs48.6%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.5%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    288 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.7%
  2. Suspension26.3%
  3. Body & chassis14.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.8%
  5. Brakes11.7%
  6. Tyres9.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Citroen C3?

In 2024, 51.4% of 2007 Citroen C3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,212 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Citroen C3?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Citroen C3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).