Citroen C3 vs Citroen Dispatch taxi: 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 Dispatch taxi
81%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Dispatch taxi (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C3 | Citroen Dispatch taxi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,223 mi | 268,029 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 313,702 | 1 |
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 Dispatch taxi
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Dispatch taxi (81%) 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.