2002 Citroen C3: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2002 Citroen C3
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Sensodrive
Sensodrive gearbox failure
The Sensodrive semi-automatic gearbox can fail completely, and What Car? advises avoiding these cars.
At the viewing: Check whether it has the Sensodrive gearbox.
- All engines
Fragile trim, electrics and front pads
Interior trim can break off, electrics can be unreliable, and front pads can wear fast. There was an early suspension recall.
At the viewing: Look over the interior, test the electrics, and ask about recalls.
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Other years
Every year of the Citroen C3 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 494 | Brakes 8% |
| 2022 | 7,503 | Brakes 17% |
| 2021 | 16,790 | Brakes 18% |
| 2020 | 23,584 | Tyres 22% |
| 2019 | 40,241 | Tyres 30% |
| 2018 | 46,341 | Tyres 31% |
| 2017 | 46,394 | Tyres 31% |
| 2016 | 26,339 | Tyres 32% |
| 2015 | 36,347 | Tyres 31% |
| 2014 | 41,253 | Tyres 32% |
| 2013 | 40,210 | Tyres 34% |
| 2012 | 44,452 | Lights and electrics 36% |
| 2011 | 45,832 | Suspension 43% |
| 2010 | 54,555 | Suspension 46% |
| 2009 | 28,276 | Suspension 43% |
| 2008 | 14,738 | Suspension 42% |
| 2007 | 16,063 | Lights and electrics 45% |
| 2006 | 14,306 | Lights and electrics 46% |
| 2005 | 12,405 | Lights and electrics 49% |
| 2004 | 10,033 | Lights and electrics 51% |
| 2003 | 8,039 | Suspension 49% |