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MOT reliability

Citroen G special

17,247 vehicles · 3 completed MOT tests analysed
33%
MOT pass rate

Based on 17,247 Citroen G special vehicles and 3 completed MOT tests, the Citroen G special has an overall 33% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,707 miles.

17,247
Vehicles
3
MOT tests
3,773
Avg miles / year
4.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Citroen G special problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Citroen G special MOT tests:

  • Other77%
  • Seatbelts & equipment23%
  • Brakes15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%

Citroen G special pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (17,246), LPG (1)

Most common Citroen G special MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  7. Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  8. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  14. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  15. Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Citroen G special pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1977 1 3 33% 61,707

Citroen G special reliability FAQ

Across 17,247 Citroen G special vehicles in our MOT data, 33% pass the MOT (a 67% failure rate), with about 4.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Citroen G special MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b).

The typical Citroen G special in our data has covered around 61,707 miles.

Compare the Citroen G special

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