Citroen C3 vs Citroen Panel van: 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 Panel van
62%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Panel van (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C3 | Citroen Panel van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 3.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 84,223 mi | 120,656 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 313,702 | 8 |
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 Panel van
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Panel van (62%) 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.