2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Citroen C-Crosser MOT pass rate and common faults

418 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 418 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    21 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  8. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative2.2%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.9%
  2. Brakes18.9%
  3. Suspension14.8%
  4. Steering12.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  6. Tyres5.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  8. Body & chassis3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2010 Citroen C-Crosser?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2010 Citroen C-Crosser cars passed their MOT first time, across 418 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Citroen C-Crosser?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Citroen C-Crosser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).