Citroen C3: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 4.7% of Citroen C3 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2008 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,337 | 7.3% |
| 2003 | 25,719 | 7.4% |
| 2004 | 30,832 | 6.9% |
| 2005 | 36,495 | 7.3% |
| 2008 | 38,683 | 7.7% |
| 2009 | 70,327 | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 87,299 | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 52,888 | 4.9% |
| 2018 | 87,194 | 2.2% |
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.