2017 Citroën C3 · 52,156 MOT tests
2017 Citroën C3 reliability
2017 Citroën C3s fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 C3 years (52,156 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- 21.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 39,012
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 52,156
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.2% of tests fail here (433% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 35% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Tyres4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
- Brakes3.4%
- Suspension2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.61%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 1.51%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.41%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.29%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.14%) · Exhaust mounting defective (6.42%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.7%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.74%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Citroën C3 reliable?
2017 Citroën C3s fail 21.1% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 C3 years (52,156 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Citroën C3 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.73% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.72% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Citroën C3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Citroën C3 shows 39,012 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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