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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:

  • Other102%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Steering2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Body & structure2%

Citroen Sx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
4250%
51100%
61100%
7367%
9560%
10250%
11250%
12250%
1310%

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:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  2. Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
  6. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  10. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  11. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
  12. Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)

Citroen Sx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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