Citroen C3 vs Citroen Hy 72: 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 Hy 72
78%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Hy 72 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C3 | Citroen Hy 72 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,223 mi | 50,323 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 313,702 | 3 |
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 Hy 72
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Hy 72 (78%) 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.