Citroen C3 vs Citroen Xhara: 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 Xhara
76%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Xhara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen C3 | Citroen Xhara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 3.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,223 mi | 82,986 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 313,702 | 1 |
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 Xhara
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front rear wishbone bushes detriorating
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- chip(s) in windscreen
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen C3 (73%) and Citroen Xhara (76%) 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.