2017 Citroen C3 Aircross MOT pass rate: 82.4% (2,746 tests)
Is the 2017 C3 Aircross getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84.1% -1.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 83.0% -0.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 80.2% -2.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2017 C3 Aircross
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, chassis, structure | 267 | 30.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 240 | 26.9% |
| 3 | Tyres | 150 | 16.8% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 72 | 8.1% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 51 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Suspension | 47 | 5.3% |
All C3 Aircross years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 (this page) | 2,746 | 82.4% | -1.6 pts | 39,978 |
| 2018 | 28,105 | 84.3% | -2.0 pts | 36,278 |
| 2019 | 28,131 | 88.3% | -0.1 pts | 30,902 |
| 2020 | 13,042 | 90.4% | +0.5 pts | 22,662 |
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FAQs
Is a 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 82.4% of their MOT tests (2,746 tests, 2023–2025), -1.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 39,978 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 C3 Aircross?
The median tested example shows 39,978 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2017 C3 Aircross?
In this cohort petrols pass 84.3% of tests against 76.3% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.