Citroen Cx
From 261 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 13 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 | 13 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.2% of Cx failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 41% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £129.
Typical mileage
Half of all Cxs tested had between 76,739 and 125,433 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 92,061 median miles, the Cx has 0.028 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 Cx MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Cx has a 74.3% MOT pass rate based on 261 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Cx?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Cx is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Cx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Cx is 92,061 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 76,739 and 125,433 miles.
Buying a used Cx?
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 74.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £129 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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