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Citroen C3 Selection Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Citroen C3 Selection reliable? We analysed 1,097 real MOT tests across 169 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,097 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.5%
Typical Mileage
43,473mi
Annual Mileage
4,504mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Citroen C3 Selection is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen C3 Selection.

Citroen C3 Selection Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Citroen C3 Selection. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Citroen C3 Selection Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Citroen C3 Selection owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,701 mi/yr
Typical
4,504 mi/yr
Average
5,452 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,447 mi/yr

Citroen C3 Selection Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Citroen C3 Selection MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
43,473 mi
75th Percentile
62,430 mi
95th Percentile
90,704 mi
Max Recorded
5,465,460 mi

How Does the Citroen C3 Selection Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Citroen C3 Selection THIS CAR 87.5% 1,097 43,473 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
Renault Kadjar Dynamique S Nav Tce 93.4% 666 40,806 mi — yrs

Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen C3 Selection outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Citroen C3 Selection?

The Citroen C3 Selection has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.5% across 1,097 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Citroen C3 Selection owner drives around 4,504 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.

Citroen C3 Selection — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen C3 Selection reliable?
Based on 1,097 MOT tests, the Citroen C3 Selection has a 87.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Citroen C3 Selection?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen C3 Selection do per year?
The typical Citroen C3 Selection does around 4,504 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen C3 Selection last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen C3 Selection?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.