2007 Citroen C Crosser — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Citroen C Crosser passed 69.5% of its 1,589 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.8% of the time, so this is 3.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 19.2% of tests against 14.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, ball joint and position lamp — track rod end alone was recorded 148 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 31.1% versus 20.0%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 43.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 29.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 31.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.2% | 305 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 226 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.8% | 187 |
| 4 | Steering | 8.7% | 138 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.0% | 96 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.7% | 91 |
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 | 148 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 134 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 118 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 100 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 99 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 80 |
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 | 43.0% | 684 |
| 2 | Suspension | 42.5% | 676 |
| 3 | Tyres | 31.0% | 493 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 17.9% | 285 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 17.1% | 271 |
| 6 | Other defects | 12.8% | 203 |
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 | 35 | 20.0% |
| 60-90k | 125 | 24.0% |
| 90-120k | 415 | 31.6% |
| 120-150k | 609 | 31.7% |
| 150k+ | 399 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 437 | 29.8% |
| 2022 | 404 | 32.4% |
| 2023 | 316 | 29.1% |
| 2024 | 247 | 29.5% |
| 2025 | 185 | 31.9% |
What to check before buying a 2007 C Crosser
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 19.2% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (19.2% 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 (14.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.8% 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
How many 2007 Citroen C Crossers pass their MOT?
69.5% of the 1,589 2007 Citroen C Crosser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Citroen C Crosser?
Suspension, recorded in 19.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.2%).
Does the 2007 C Crosser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 30-60k band to 31.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,589 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.