MOT reliability
Citroen Trike
5 vehicles · 52 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Citroen Trike vehicles and 52 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Trike has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,221 miles.
5
Vehicles
52
MOT tests
579
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Citroen Trike problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Citroen Trike MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Steering14%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Citroen Trike pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Citroen Trike MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Trike MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- parking brake efficiency just met (2 times)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (1 times)
- headlamp aim on lower limits (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) (1 times)
Citroen Trike pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 13,406 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 14,830 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 12,945 |
| 1979 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 79,237 |
| 1974 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 90,688 |
Citroen Trike reliability FAQ
Across 5 Citroen Trike vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Citroen Trike MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a).
The typical Citroen Trike in our data has covered around
42,221 miles.
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