MOT reliability

Peugeot Citystar

Q: Is the Peugeot Citystar reliable?

Across 126 Peugeot Citystar vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

126 vehicles · 601 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 126 Peugeot Citystar vehicles and 601 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot Citystar has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,656 miles.

126

Vehicles

601

MOT tests

1,828

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Peugeot Citystar problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Peugeot Citystar MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
Other26%
Brakes26%
Lamps & electrical9%
Steering7%
Body & structure3%
Identification & plates1%
Emissions & nuisance0%

Peugeot Citystar pass rate by age

How the Peugeot Citystar's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	5	80%
3	129	82%
4	110	81%
5	79	90%
6	94	79%
7	75	81%
8	49	82%
9	32	81%
10	16	81%
11	6	67%
12	4	75%
13	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (126)

Most common Peugeot Citystar MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot Citystar MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (21 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (13 times)
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (12 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (12 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (9 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (9 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (7 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (7 times)
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Peugeot Citystar pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	2	6	100%	3,093
2019	6	21	95%	6,096
2018	12	60	77%	9,470
2017	16	62	90%	11,032
2016	35	172	85%	12,495
2015	23	104	77%	15,696
2014	9	41	76%	13,789
2013	10	65	78%	28,648
2012	10	50	82%	12,025
2011	3	20	80%	10,871

Peugeot Citystar reliability FAQ

Across 126 Peugeot Citystar vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Peugeot Citystar MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Peugeot Citystar in our data has covered around 13,656 miles.

Compare the Peugeot Citystar

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