MOT reliability

Citroen Cx

Q: Is the Citroen Cx reliable?

Across 790 Citroen Cx vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Citroen Cx?

The typical Citroen Cx in our data has covered around 107,100 miles.

790 vehicles · 5,774 completed MOT tests analysed

69%

MOT pass rate

Based on 790 Citroen Cx vehicles and 5,774 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Cx has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 107,100 miles.

790

Vehicles

5,774

MOT tests

3,081

Avg miles / year

2.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Citroen Cx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Citroen Cx MOT tests:

Other85%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Brakes6%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Body & structure4%
Lamps & electrical3%
Steering1%

Citroen Cx pass rate by age

How the Citroen Cx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	9	89%
2	8	62%
3	4	75%
4	6	100%
5	9	56%
6	8	50%
7	6	50%
8	6	50%
9	4	75%
10	5	40%
11	3	100%
12	4	50%
13	4	75%
14	5	60%
15	20	70%
16	91	60%
17	197	62%
18	293	67%
19	315	64%
20	327	65%

Fuel types: Petrol (622), Diesel (166), LPG (2)

Most common Citroen Cx MOT faults

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (374 times)
Oil leak (361 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (207 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (193 times)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (158 times)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) (145 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (118 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (114 times)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (106 times)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (94 times)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (88 times)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (86 times)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (85 times)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (85 times)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (81 times)

Citroen Cx pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	2	6	83%	63,646
2018	3	5	100%	43,308
2017	1	2	100%	64,913
2016	1	3	67%	40,761
2013	1	8	75%	41,277
2007	2	15	53%	116,837
2005	3	31	61%	164,374
2002	2	19	63%	112,868
1994	1	26	81%	177,572
1992	1	15	73%	109,140
1991	8	40	72%	124,730
1990	45	348	67%	167,901
1989	128	896	69%	115,315
1988	123	944	68%	125,053
1987	92	654	66%	133,131
1986	113	812	70%	115,854
1985	74	564	67%	83,187
1984	30	243	68%	72,862
1983	34	269	75%	67,820
1982	21	153	73%	66,916
1981	26	171	67%	67,767
1980	10	63	78%	72,024
1979	33	261	75%	64,049
1978	13	48	65%	56,666
1977	8	58	67%	61,720
1976	7	68	69%	119,354
1975	6	50	76%	56,445
1974	1	2	50%	7,000
1971	1	2	50%	22,456

Citroen Cx reliability FAQ

Across 790 Citroen Cx vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Citroen Cx MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak; Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).

The typical Citroen Cx in our data has covered around 107,100 miles.

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