Citroen C3: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 13.8% of Citroen C3 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2004 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,337 | 22.8% |
| 2003 | 25,719 | 22.6% |
| 2004 | 30,832 | 23.2% |
| 2005 | 36,495 | 21.3% |
| 2008 | 38,683 | 17.1% |
| 2009 | 70,327 | 18.4% |
| 2013 | 87,299 | 14.1% |
| 2016 | 52,888 | 8.8% |
| 2018 | 87,194 | 5.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.