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MOT reliability

Citroen H series

3 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Citroen H series vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Citroen H series has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 70,342 miles.

3
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
826
Avg miles / year
5.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Citroen H series problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Citroen H series MOT tests:

  • Other74%
  • Brakes13%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Citroen H series pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1450%
2540%
4250%
5250%
61100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Citroen H series MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  2. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
  3. Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) (3 times)
  4. Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
  5. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  6. Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (2 times)
  7. Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  9. Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  11. Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  13. n/s/r wheel slightly binding (2 times)
  14. Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  15. Oil leak (2 times)

Citroen H series pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 6 50% 97,206
2012 1 12 50% 43,478
1959 1 2 100% —

Citroen H series reliability FAQ

Across 3 Citroen H series vehicles in our MOT data, 55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about 5.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Citroen H series MOT issues are: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a); Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a).

The typical Citroen H series in our data has covered around 70,342 miles.

Compare the Citroen H series

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