MOT reliability
Ford Citation
3 vehicles · 52 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Ford Citation vehicles and 52 completed MOT tests, the Ford Citation has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,937 miles.
3
Vehicles
52
MOT tests
2,074
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Citation problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Citation MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure2%
Ford Citation pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), LPG (1)
Most common Ford Citation MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Citation MOT tests:
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play LINK BALL JOINT TO STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- eml on (2 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- steering damper slight weep (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b) (2 times)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b) (2 times)
- Exhaust secure but tail pipe mount broke (2 times)
Ford Citation pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 28 | 82% | 137,429 |
| 2007 | 1 | 24 | 71% | 33,953 |
Ford Citation reliability FAQ
Across 3 Ford Citation vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Citation MOT issues are:
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play LINK BALL JOINT TO STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i)); Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Ford Citation in our data has covered around
102,937 miles.
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