2017 Citroën C3 Aircross · 3,097 MOT tests
2017 Citroën C3 Aircross reliability
2017 Citroën C3 Aircrosss fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 C3 Aircross years (3,097 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Aircrosss: 14%)
- 18.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Aircrosss: 14%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 34,639
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,097
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.2% of tests fail here (980% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C3 Aircross
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure7.2%
- Brakes5.5%
- Tyres4.1%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Suspension0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.97%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.07%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Brake discs significantly worn 1.55%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 1.13%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.81%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (18.08%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.23%) · Exhaust mounting defective (5.84%) · Brake discs showing some wear (5%)
Other years
Every Citroën C3 Aircross year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Citroën C3 Aircross reliable?
2017 Citroën C3 Aircrosss fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 C3 Aircross years (3,097 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C3 Aircross MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (4.97% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.07% of tests), brake discs significantly worn (1.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Citroën C3 Aircross have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Citroën C3 Aircross shows 34,639 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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