2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Citroen Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

1,038 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,038 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.0%
    84 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    57 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.2%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.3%
  2. Suspension23.2%
  3. Brakes21.7%
  4. Body & chassis10.1%
  5. Tyres9.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Steering6.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Citroen Grand?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2011 Citroen Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,038 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Citroen Grand?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; 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 2011 Citroen Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).