2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

102 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 102 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low2.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.5%
  2. Suspension17.6%
  3. Brakes14.7%
  4. Tyres12.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Body & chassis8.8%
  7. Steering8.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt8.8%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2014 Citroen Grand?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2014 Citroen Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 102 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Citroen Grand?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Citroen Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).