Citroen C3: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 8.4% of Citroen C3 MOT tests — 105,954 tests out of 1,262,865. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,337 | 19.8% |
| 2003 | 25,733 | 19.2% |
| 2004 | 30,852 | 16.8% |
| 2005 | 36,501 | 15.9% |
| 2006 | 39,650 | 14.5% |
| 2007 | 43,655 | 14.5% |
| 2008 | 38,698 | 13.9% |
| 2009 | 71,017 | 13.2% |
| 2010 | 132,180 | 13.2% |
| 2011 | 107,659 | 12.2% |
| 2012 | 100,983 | 9.9% |
| 2013 | 88,438 | 6.9% |
| 2014 | 88,441 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 76,396 | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 64,730 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 18,024 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 7,871 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 516 | 0.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.