Citroen C3 vs Citroen Legere: 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 Legere
79%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Legere (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C3 | Citroen Legere |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,223 mi | 71,351 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 Legere
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Legere (79%) 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.