2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Citroen Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

1,072 MOT tests in 2024. 45.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time45.3%
Failed or needed repairs54.7%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,072 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working7.6%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
    65 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    68 marked dangerous
  7. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit4.2%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics53.6%
  2. Brakes24.8%
  3. Suspension22.3%
  4. Body & chassis16.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  7. Tyres9.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 Grand?

In 2024, 45.3% of 2009 Citroen Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,072 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Citroen Grand?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Citroen Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).