2018 Citroën C3 Aircross · 31,668 MOT tests
2018 Citroën C3 Aircross reliability
2018 Citroën C3 Aircrosss fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 C3 Aircross years (31,668 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Aircrosss: 14%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Aircrosss: 14%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,369
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,668
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.4% of tests fail here (837% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C3 Aircross
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
- Brakes4.3%
- Tyres4%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.58%
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 1.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake discs significantly worn 1.31%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.98%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 0.89%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (17.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.56%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.06%) · Brake discs showing some wear (5.05%) · Exhaust mounting defective (3.53%)
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 2018 Citroën C3 Aircross reliable?
2018 Citroën C3 Aircrosss fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 C3 Aircross years (31,668 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C3 Aircross MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (2.58% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Citroën C3 Aircross have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Citroën C3 Aircross shows 30,369 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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