2018 Citroën C3 · 53,967 MOT tests
2018 Citroën C3 reliability
2018 Citroën C3s fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 C3 years (53,967 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- 16.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 32,738
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 53,967
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.9% of tests fail here (261% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 28% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.1%
- Tyres4.5%
- Brakes2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Suspension1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.86%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.07%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 0.88%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 0.88%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.55%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.84%) · Exhaust mounting defective (3.57%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Citroën C3 reliable?
2018 Citroën C3s fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 C3 years (53,967 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Citroën C3 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.86% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.07% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Citroën C3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Citroën C3 shows 32,738 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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