Citroen Bx vs Citroen C3: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Bx
65%
MOT pass rate · 8,597 vehicles
Citroen C3
73%
MOT pass rate · 313,702 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen C3 is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Bx | Citroen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 130,451 mi | 84,223 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8,597 | 313,702 |
Most common faults
Citroen Bx
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 C3 is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.