2010 Citroen C Crosser — MOT failures & pass rate
3,033 MOT tests on the 2010 Citroen C Crosser are in this dataset, and 74.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 1.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and steering.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.3%) and brakes (9.3%) 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 rigid brake pipes — track rod end alone was recorded 302 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 26.3% versus 9.6%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 40.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 344 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 283 |
| 3 | Steering | 8.9% | 269 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.4% | 256 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 150 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.2% | 128 |
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 | 302 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 206 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 176 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 139 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 122 |
| 6 | Wipers | 93 |
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 | 40.7% | 1,235 |
| 2 | Suspension | 36.8% | 1,116 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.8% | 813 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.7% | 416 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 362 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 10.0% | 302 |
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 | 83 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 677 | 25.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,098 | 26.9% |
| 120-150k | 778 | 25.4% |
| 150k+ | 388 | 26.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 681 | 22.9% |
| 2022 | 653 | 24.8% |
| 2023 | 634 | 26.8% |
| 2024 | 555 | 27.8% |
| 2025 | 510 | 25.9% |
What to check before buying a 2010 C Crosser
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.3% 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.
- Steering (8.9% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
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 2010 Citroen C Crossers pass their MOT?
74.5% of the 3,033 2010 Citroen C Crosser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Citroen C Crosser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.3% of tests, followed by brakes (9.3%).
Does the 2010 C Crosser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 30-60k band to 26.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,033 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.