Citroen C3 S MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen C3 S. Check any C3 S by registration number below.

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96.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+11.6%

vs Citroen Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Citroen C3 S — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen C3 S has an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, which is 11.6 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C3 S is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Citroen C3 S, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen C3 S performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 64 vehicles

98.4%Excellent

Citroen average: 84.7%

2020

Based on 141 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

Citroen average: 84.7%

2019

Based on 172 vehicles

98.3%Excellent

Citroen average: 84.7%

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2018

Based on 262 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Based on 162 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Citroen average: 84.7%

2011

Based on 202 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Citroen average: 84.7%

2010

Based on 218 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Citroen average: 84.7%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Citroen CX

71.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen C3 S

Citroen C3 S — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen C3 S MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C3 S?

The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen C3 S is 96.3% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C3 S?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Citroen C3 S reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, the Citroen C3 S is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen C3 S?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Citroen C3 S?

Typical mileage for the Citroen C3 S: 45,951 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C3 S to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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