MOT reliability
Citroen Recovery
2 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Citroen Recovery vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Recovery has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 170,034 miles.
2
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
8,455
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Citroen Recovery problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Citroen Recovery MOT tests:
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Other34%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Steering9%
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Body & structure7%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Citroen Recovery pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Citroen Recovery MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Recovery MOT tests:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear side marker lamp not working and insecure (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Citroen Recovery pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 92,053 |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 248,016 |
Citroen Recovery reliability FAQ
Across 2 Citroen Recovery vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Citroen Recovery MOT issues are:
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Oil leak; Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Citroen Recovery in our data has covered around
170,034 miles.
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