MOT reliability
Citroen Sx
3 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
58%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Citroen Sx vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Sx has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,761 miles.
3
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
12,528
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Citroen Sx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Citroen Sx MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Citroen Sx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Citroen Sx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Sx MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
Citroen Sx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 104,724 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 53% | 137,814 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 68,747 |
Citroen Sx reliability FAQ
Across 3 Citroen Sx vehicles in our MOT data,
58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Citroen Sx MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2).
The typical Citroen Sx in our data has covered around
103,761 miles.
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