Citroen C3 Aircross Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Citroen C3 Aircross car check
Is the Citroen C3 Aircross reliable? We analysed 133,335 real MOT tests across 24,742 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific Citroen C3 Aircross? Enter the reg for a free check:
The Citroen C3 Aircross is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen C3 Aircross.
Citroen C3 Aircross Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen C3 Aircross. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen C3 Aircross MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen C3 Aircross to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen C3 Aircross Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Citroen C3 Aircross models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Citroen C3 Aircross Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen C3 Aircross owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen C3 Aircross MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen C3 Aircross year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53 | 92.5% | 13,617 | 19,415 | 30,346 |
| 2021 | 1,432 | 88.5% | 16,472 | 24,627 | 33,780 |
| 2020 | 16,700 | 89.2% | 15,795 | 23,964 | 34,415 |
| 2019 | 47,859 | 87.7% | 19,076 | 28,933 | 41,226 |
| 2018 | 58,969 | 86.2% | 19,961 | 30,723 | 44,152 |
| 2017 | 6,648 | 85.6% | 21,140 | 32,120 | 46,646 |
How Long Does a Citroen C3 Aircross Last?
Based on 24,742 Citroen C3 Aircross vehicles on UK roads.
Citroen C3 Aircross Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen C3 Aircross MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen C3 Aircross
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.5% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
85.6% MOT pass rate from 6,648 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen C3 Aircross is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 53 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Citroen C3 Aircross Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen C3 Aircross THIS CAR | 87.1% | 133,335 | 29,269 mi | — yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Ford Fiesta Courier | 60.4% | 148,052 | 73,580 mi | 33 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen C3 Aircross outperforms both on MOT reliability.
Found a Citroen C3 Aircross you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific Citroen C3 AircrossShould you buy a used Citroen C3 Aircross?
The Citroen C3 Aircross has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.1% across 133,335 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Citroen C3 Aircross with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Citroen C3 Aircross owner drives around 5,726 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.