Citroen C3 vs Citroen Light 15: 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 Light 15
89%
MOT pass rate · 88 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen Light 15 is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C3 | Citroen Light 15 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,223 mi | 74,507 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 313,702 | 88 |
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 Light 15
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Citroen Light 15 is the more reliable of the two — 89% 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.