MOT reliability
Citroen Gs
374 vehicles · 558 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 374 Citroen Gs vehicles and 558 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Gs has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,850 miles.
374
Vehicles
558
MOT tests
1,990
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Citroen Gs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Citroen Gs MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Body & structure4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering3%
Citroen Gs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 58% |
| 2 | 8 | 75% |
| 3 | 9 | 89% |
| 4 | 12 | 67% |
| 5 | 13 | 62% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 50% |
| 16 | 6 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (369), Diesel (5)
Most common Citroen Gs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Gs MOT tests:
- Oil leak (33 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (20 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (17 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (13 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (13 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (12 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (12 times)
- Oil leak (11 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (11 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (11 times)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1) (11 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (9 times)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (8 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (8 times)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (8 times)
Citroen Gs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 64,181 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 78,070 |
| 2015 | 2 | 16 | 69% | 37,775 |
| 2014 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 76,515 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 46,563 |
| 2009 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 71,514 |
| 2007 | 3 | 15 | 73% | 95,805 |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 196,786 |
| 2005 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 57,321 |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 240,852 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 84,623 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 81,873 |
| 1991 | 2 | 23 | 61% | 52,675 |
| 1982 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 60,113 |
| 1981 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 67,288 |
| 1980 | 6 | 42 | 81% | 55,033 |
| 1979 | 9 | 51 | 63% | 49,879 |
| 1978 | 19 | 124 | 73% | 49,269 |
| 1977 | 11 | 53 | 66% | 62,023 |
| 1976 | 4 | 7 | 86% | 47,714 |
| 1975 | 10 | 50 | 82% | 52,361 |
| 1974 | 6 | 13 | 100% | 39,074 |
| 1973 | 5 | 28 | 71% | 63,337 |
| 1972 | 5 | 26 | 81% | 59,817 |
| 1971 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 35,707 |
Citroen Gs reliability FAQ
Across 374 Citroen Gs vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Citroen Gs MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Citroen Gs in our data has covered around
58,850 miles.
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