MOT reliability
Citroen Minibus
13 vehicles · 146 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Citroen Minibus vehicles and 146 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Minibus has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,103 miles.
13
Vehicles
146
MOT tests
5,569
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Citroen Minibus problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Citroen Minibus MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Visibility6%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering2%
Citroen Minibus pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 83% |
| 2 | 13 | 92% |
| 3 | 16 | 75% |
| 4 | 15 | 80% |
| 5 | 12 | 100% |
| 6 | 16 | 75% |
| 7 | 11 | 82% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Diesel (13)
Most common Citroen Minibus MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Minibus MOT tests:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) (5 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) (5 times)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
Citroen Minibus pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 4,915 |
| 2019 | 3 | 21 | 95% | 40,018 |
| 2018 | 3 | 22 | 91% | 24,272 |
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 54,354 |
| 2008 | 1 | 25 | 68% | 298,196 |
| 2007 | 2 | 47 | 70% | 90,755 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 113,462 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 144,038 |
Citroen Minibus reliability FAQ
Across 13 Citroen Minibus vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Citroen Minibus MOT issues are:
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)); Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c).
The typical Citroen Minibus in our data has covered around
76,103 miles.
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