2020 Citroën C3 Aircross · 7,519 MOT tests
2020 Citroën C3 Aircross reliability
2020 Citroën C3 Aircrosss fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 C3 Aircross years (7,519 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Aircrosss: 14%)
- 10.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3 Aircrosss: 14%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 22,391
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,519
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.3% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Citroën C3 Aircross
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.2%
- Brakes3.3%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
- Suspension0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.26%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.21%
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 0.86%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.84%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.44%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (12.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.7%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.5%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.06%) · Exhaust mounting defective (1.7%)
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 2020 Citroën C3 Aircross reliable?
2020 Citroën C3 Aircrosss fail 10.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 C3 Aircross years (7,519 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Citroën C3 Aircross MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.26% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.21% of tests), brake discs significantly worn (0.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Citroën C3 Aircross have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Citroën C3 Aircross shows 22,391 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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