Comparison · small hatchbacks
Vauxhall Corsa vs Citroen C3: which is more reliable?
The Vauxhall Corsa and Citroen C3 are very close at the MOT: scores of 92 and 91. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car. Based on 1,037,982 real MOT tests in 2024.
Vauxhall Corsa
Citroen C3
By age
MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).
| Age at test | Vauxhall Corsa | Citroen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 96Below average | 102About average |
| 6–9 years | 92Below average | 94Below average |
| 10–14 years | 90Well below average | 87Well below average |
| 15+ years | 91Well below average | 89Well below average |
Year by year
Share that passed first time, same registration year.
| Year | Vauxhall Corsa | Citroen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.3% | 90.8% |
| 2020 | 81.8% | 89.1% |
| 2019 | 81.1% | 84.7% |
| 2018 | 78.2% | 79.8% |
| 2017 | 73.8% | 75.0% |
| 2016 | 70.3% | 69.4% |
| 2015 | 66.4% | 66.9% |
| 2014 | 58.1% | 63.9% |
| 2013 | 59.8% | 59.2% |
| 2012 | 59.4% | 54.9% |
| 2011 | 58.4% | 52.9% |
| 2010 | 55.7% | 51.5% |
| 2009 | 54.4% | 50.4% |
| 2008 | 53.3% | 51.2% |
| 2007 | 52.6% | 51.4% |
| 2006 | 49.5% | 52.3% |
| 2005 | 48.9% | 49.9% |
| 2004 | 49.9% | 49.7% |
| 2003 | 49.6% | 48.6% |
| 2002 | 50.6% | 50.6% |
Problem areas
Failure items per 100 tests.
| Area | Vauxhall Corsa | Citroen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & electrics | 20.7 | 24.9 |
| Suspension | 14.9 | 13.4 |
| Brakes | 10.2 | 8.9 |
| Tyres | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Body & chassis | 4.8 | 8.6 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| Emissions & leaks | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Steering | 4.9 | 3.4 |
Vauxhall Corsa: top failures
Citroen C3: top failures
Questions
Which is more reliable, the Vauxhall Corsa or the Citroen C3?
The Vauxhall Corsa and Citroen C3 are very close at the MOT: scores of 92 and 91. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car.
Which years of the Vauxhall Corsa and Citroen C3 can be compared?
Both were tested for 20 registration years (2002–2021). The Vauxhall Corsa had the higher pass rate in 11 of them and the Citroen C3 in 9.
What fails most on each?
Vauxhall Corsa: coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working. Citroen C3: stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.