2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Citroen C-Crosser MOT pass rate and common faults

178 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 178 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension38.8%
  2. Brakes25.8%
  3. Lights & electrics19.7%
  4. Steering11.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  6. Tyres7.9%
  7. Body & chassis7.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.5%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Citroen C-Crosser?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2007 Citroen C-Crosser cars passed their MOT first time, across 178 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Citroen C-Crosser?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Citroen C-Crosser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).