Citroen Unclassified
From 548 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 23 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 23 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 11 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| 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 | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 32.4% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 19.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £123.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 47,076 and 115,831 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 80,195 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.038 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Unclassified has a 69.3% MOT pass rate based on 548 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Unclassified is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Unclassified is 80,195 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 47,076 and 115,831 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 69.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £123 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 32.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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