Citroen C3 vs Citroen Hymer motorhome: 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 Hymer motorhome
70%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Hymer motorhome (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C3 | Citroen Hymer motorhome |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 3.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,223 mi | 172,963 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 313,702 | 5 |
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 Hymer motorhome
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Hymer motorhome (70%) 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.