Citroen C-Crosser
From 2,894 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 300 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 300 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 182 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 140 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 130 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 117 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 108 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 88 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 82 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 79 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 71 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.7% of failures are serious: 52.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £112.
Citroen C-Crosser on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 261 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 261. At this rate, roughly 6 years until none remain. Now at 53.7% of its peak (2,923 in 2012 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,272 | 298 | +0 | -77 | -77 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,357 | 290 | +0 | -48 | -48 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,412 | 283 | +0 | -64 | -64 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,484 | 275 | +0 | -72 | -72 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,563 | 268 | +0 | -55 | -55 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,629 | 257 | +0 | -63 | -63 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,701 | 248 | +0 | -66 | -66 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,779 | 236 | +0 | -68 | -68 |
5 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Crosser Exclusive Hdi | Diesel | 639 | 50% |
| C-Crosser Vtr+ Hdi | Diesel | 313 | 25% |
| C-Crosser Exclusive Hdi A | Diesel | 177 | 14% |
| C-Crosser Code Hdi | Diesel | 83 | 7% |
| C-Crosser Vtr Plus Hdi A | Diesel | 57 | 4% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.1% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 70.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2008 | 69% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2007 | 65.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all C-Crossers tested had between 103,987 and 146,444 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 130,084 median miles, the C-Crosser has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen C-Crosser MOT pass rate?
The Citroen C-Crosser has a 69% MOT pass rate based on 2,894 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen C-Crosser?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen C-Crosser is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 300 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Citroen C-Crossers are on UK roads?
There are 1,272 Citroen C-Crossers currently licensed on UK roads, with 298 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen C-Crosser at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen C-Crosser is 130,084 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 103,987 and 146,444 miles.
Buying a used C-Crosser?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69% pass rate and an average repair bill of £112 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.