2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Citroen C-Crosser MOT pass rate and common faults

487 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 487 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    28 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension35.5%
  2. Brakes29.2%
  3. Lights & electrics27.9%
  4. Steering11.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Tyres6.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  8. Body & chassis4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened15.6%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2009 Citroen C-Crosser?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2009 Citroen C-Crosser cars passed their MOT first time, across 487 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Citroen C-Crosser?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 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).