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MOT reliability

Citroen Bijou

10 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
98%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Citroen Bijou vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Bijou has an overall 98% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,563 miles.

10
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
17
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Citroen Bijou problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Citroen Bijou MOT tests:

  • Other113%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Steering4%

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Citroen Bijou MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Bijou MOT tests:

  1. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (4 times)
  3. Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (3 times)
  4. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  5. Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  6. Oil leak (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  8. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
  9. play in steering rack inner joints (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  13. thick underseal all over underneath (1 times)
  14. very thick under seal all over chassi and floor (1 times)
  15. Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)

Citroen Bijou pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1964 2 4 75% 13,223
1962 3 16 100% 70,614
1961 5 23 100% 56,444

Citroen Bijou reliability FAQ

Across 10 Citroen Bijou vehicles in our MOT data, 98% pass the MOT (a 2% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Citroen Bijou MOT issues are: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b); Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g); Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g).

The typical Citroen Bijou in our data has covered around 51,563 miles.

Compare the Citroen Bijou

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