2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Citroen C-Crosser MOT pass rate and common faults

556 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 556 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 worn7.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    28 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension33.5%
  2. Lights & electrics27.5%
  3. Brakes23.7%
  4. Steering11.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  6. Body & chassis5.9%
  7. Tyres5.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.0%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened16.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.1%

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 2008 Citroen C-Crosser?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2008 Citroen C-Crosser cars passed their MOT first time, across 556 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 2008 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).