Citroen MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 13 Citroen models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Citroen MOT Reliability Overview
Across 13 models with sufficient test data, Citroen vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 38.0%. This is above the UK national average of 28%. Some Citroen models perform well, but others have higher-than-average failure rates.
The most reliable Citroen model for MOT is the Citroen C1 with a 27.5% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Citroen Xsara at 49.2%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Citroen Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Citroen Xsara | 49.2% | 164,702 |
| Citroen Saxo | 46.2% | 20,584 |
| Citroen Picasso | 44.4% | 275 |
| Citroen Ds3 | 43.8% | 324,873 |
| Citroen Ds4 | 40.0% | 46,267 |
| Citroen Berlingo | 39.8% | 779,349 |
| Citroen Dispatch | 39.2% | 205,585 |
| Citroen Relay | 37.0% | 264,122 |
| Citroen Ds5 | 34.6% | 19,187 |
| Citroen C4 | 34.3% | 796,155 |
| Citroen C3 | 31.2% | 952,300 |
| Citroen C5 | 27.5% | 89,832 |
| Citroen C1 | 27.5% | 682,423 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Citroen MOT FAQs
Are Citroen cars reliable for MOT?
Citroen has 13 models in our database. Some Citroen models have higher-than-average MOT failure rates. Check individual model pages for specific data. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Citroen model is best for MOT?
The Citroen C1 has the lowest MOT failure rate at 27.5%, making it the most reliable Citroen model in our dataset. See full Citroen C1 MOT data.
Which Citroen model fails MOT most?
The Citroen Xsara has the highest failure rate at 49.2%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Citroen Xsara MOT data.
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