Citroen C Crosser MOT pass rate & common failures
The Citroen C Crosser appears in 13,170 MOT tests spanning model years 2007–2015, and 71.7% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 25.4% of the time, so this is 2.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
Best and worst C Crosser years
Ranked across C Crosser years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2010 cars pass 74.5% of the time while 2007 cars manage 69.5%, a 5.0-point spread.
No single area dominates — suspension (14.9%) and lighting & signalling (13.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, position lamp and ball joint — track rod end alone was recorded 1,231 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 16.8% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 29.8% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 41.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 26.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every C Crosser model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,589 | 69.5% | 30.5% | Suspension |
| 2008 | 4,526 | 70.3% | 29.7% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 3,695 | 71.6% | 28.4% | Suspension |
| 2010 | 3,033 | 74.5% | 25.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 221 | 75.6% | 24.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 98 | 79.6% | 20.4% | Steering |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.9% | 1,962 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 1,730 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.2% | 1,346 |
| 4 | Steering | 8.6% | 1,139 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.1% | 670 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.7% | 622 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 413 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 316 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 1,231 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 995 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 894 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 879 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 661 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 523 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 453 |
| 8 | Ball joint dust cover | 422 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 41.9% | 5,511 |
| 2 | Suspension | 41.3% | 5,443 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.9% | 3,679 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 1,930 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 14.5% | 1,916 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.8% | 1,690 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 310 | 16.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,972 | 25.0% |
| 90-120k | 4,236 | 28.3% |
| 120-150k | 4,157 | 29.9% |
| 150k+ | 2,466 | 29.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,101 | 28.3% |
| Petrol | 69 | 29.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,214 | 26.8% |
| 2022 | 3,059 | 28.7% |
| 2023 | 2,703 | 28.4% |
| 2024 | 2,263 | 28.6% |
| 2025 | 1,931 | 29.7% |
What to check before buying a Citroen C Crosser
- Suspension (14.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen C Crosser?
71.7% of the 13,170 Citroen C Crosser MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 28.3% fail rate, across model years 2007–2015.
What does the Citroen C Crosser most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 14.9% of tests, then lighting & signalling (13.1%).
Which C Crosser years are best and worst for MOT results?
2010 has the best pass rate at 74.5% and 2007 the weakest at 69.5%, from 3,033 and 1,589 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect C Crosser MOT results?
Fail rates run at 16.8% for cars in the 30-60k band and 29.8% for 150k+, a 13.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,170 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.