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C3 Flair + Puretech S/S: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 2,464 MOT tests, the C3 Flair + Puretech S/S returns 90.8% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. Brake pads worn below 1.5 mm and an excessively worn brake disc round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 22,780, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A tyre seriously damaged
36 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 02
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
31 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 03
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
31 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 04
A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
16 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 05
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
13 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 06
Wiper blade defective
12 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 07
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
11 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 08
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
11 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 09
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
10 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 10
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
8 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a C3 Flair + Puretech S/s?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a C3 Flair + Puretech S/s and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.