Citroen C3 vs Citroen C4 grand stourer tch + ptch ss: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen C3
73%
MOT pass rate · 313,702 vehicles
Citroen C4 grand stourer tch + ptch ss
86%
MOT pass rate · 94 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen C4 grand stourer tch + ptch ss is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C3 | Citroen C4 grand stourer tch + ptch ss |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 84,223 mi | 47,163 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 313,702 | 94 |
Most common faults
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)
Citroen C4 grand stourer tch + ptch ss
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Citroen C4 grand stourer tch + ptch ss is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 73%. 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.