2019 Citroën C3 · 36,606 MOT tests
2019 Citroën C3 reliability
2019 Citroën C3s fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 C3 years (36,606 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- 13.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C3s: 35.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 27,431
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,606
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.4% of tests fail here (303% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Citroën C3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Tyres4.2%
- Brakes2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.98%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.78%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.78%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.7%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 0.69%
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 (11.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.57%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.91%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.36%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Citroën C3 reliable?
2019 Citroën C3s fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 C3 years (36,606 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Citroën C3 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.83% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.98% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Citroën C3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Citroën C3 shows 27,431 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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