Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s reliable? We analysed 2,176 real MOT tests across 1,369 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s.
Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1199cc
- Power
- 80 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.5 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 123 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- 6ap
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £155
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £85.25
- Insurance group
- 13 of 50
Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 88.5% | 16,724 | 19,664 | 24,120 |
| 2022 | 1,343 | 92.3% | 16,660 | 22,813 | 31,122 |
| 2021 | 657 | 90.6% | 16,297 | 23,322 | 32,536 |
How Long Does a Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s Last?
Based on 1,369 Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s vehicles on UK roads.
Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s 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 Sense Puretech S/s
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.3% MOT pass rate from 1,343 tests
88.5% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.3% across 1,343 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.5% — 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 Sense Puretech S/s Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s THIS CAR | 91.5% | 2,176 | 23,022 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 |
| Daimler Sovereign 4.2 LWB Auto | 74.2% | 1,173 | 53,824 mi | 52 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.5% across 2,176 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Citroen C3 Sense Puretech S/s 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 Sense Puretech S/s owner drives around 5,605 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.