Citroen C2 vtr hdi vs Citroen C3: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen C2 vtr hdi
85%
MOT pass rate · 33 vehicles
Citroen C3
73%
MOT pass rate · 313,702 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen C2 vtr hdi (85%) 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 C2 vtr hdi | Citroen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 125,901 mi | 84,223 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 33 | 313,702 |
Most common faults
Citroen C2 vtr hdi
No fault breakdown available.
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 C2 vtr hdi (85%) and Citroen C3 (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Citroen C2 vtr hdi report Full Citroen C3 report Most reliable cars
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.