tonyhodgkin

Citroen C3 Failing MOT on Emissions - Need Advice!

I own a 2013 Citroen C3 with 194,000 km on the clock, and I'm facing a recurring issue where my car fails the MOT every year due to emissions. Each garage I visit suggests replacing the catalytic converter, but I'm not convinced that's the root cause. I mostly drive short distances, like going to the shop and back. The engine feels unsteady, but there's no engine management light on. What should I be looking into to resolve this issue? Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated!

A 2013 Citroen C3 is repeatedly failing its MOT due to emissions issues. The owner suspects that replacing the catalytic converter, as suggested by garages, may not be the root cause. The car is primarily used for short trips, which might contribute to carbon build-up. A suggested solution is to take the car for longer highway drives to reach optimal engine temperature and potentially improve emissions by clearing out carbon deposits.

Did this summary help you solve your problem?

1 comment(s)

Consider taking your car for a longer drive on the highway to allow the engine to reach optimal operating temperature and help clear out any carbon build-up, which can improve emissions. This is sometimes referred to as an "Italian tune-up." After doing this, see if there's any improvement in the engine's performance and emissions. Let me know how it goes or if you have any further questions!

rmh_community_comment_box_header

community_crosslink_scanner_headline

community_crosslink_scanner_intro

community_crosslink_scanner_title

community_crosslink_scanner_price

community_crosslink_rmh_headline

community_crosslink_rmh_intro

community_crosslink_rmh_title

community_crosslink_rmh_subtitle

community_crosslink_rmh_brand

CITROEN

community_crosslink_rmh_model