Ford Citation vs Ford Mondeo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Citation
77%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Mondeo
70%
MOT pass rate · 1,212,823 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Citation (77%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Citation | Ford Mondeo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,937 mi | 130,467 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 1,212,823 |
Most common faults
Ford Citation
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play LINK BALL JOINT TO STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Ford Mondeo
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Citation (77%) and Ford Mondeo (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.