Citroen 5hp t3-2 torpedo vs Citroen C3: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen 5hp t3-2 torpedo
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Citroen C3
73%
MOT pass rate · 313,702 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen 5hp t3-2 torpedo (100%) and Citroen C3 (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen 5hp t3-2 torpedo | Citroen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 16,617 mi | 84,223 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 313,702 |
Most common faults
Citroen 5hp t3-2 torpedo
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Citroen C3
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen 5hp t3-2 torpedo (100%) and Citroen C3 (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.