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Citroen CX MOT Results

59.6% pass rate
from 151 tests in 2017
(38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen CX is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 6.0% fail on Component mounting
      • 2.0% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 6.0% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Front drive shafts (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Constant velocity joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Fluid suspension (59 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Other components (160 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Suspension unit (70 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.66% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.66% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.66% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.66% fail on Attachment
    • 0.66% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.66% fail on Front
  • 20% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Position lamps
      • 5.3% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Rear lamps
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual lamps
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 2.6% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.66% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.66% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Hazard warning
      • 2.0% fail on Lamp
      • 0.66% fail on Switch
      • 0.66% fail on Tell tale
    • 2.0% fail on Battery
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Horn
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plate lamp
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Front wheels
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
    • 5.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 4.6% fail on Components
        • 4.0% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Pipes
      • 0.66% fail on Leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Parking brake
      • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake control components
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal
        • 1.3% fail on Anti-slip (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on ABS
  • 7.3% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Emissions
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.66% fail on Cap
    • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 7.3% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Bonnet (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 4.6% fail on Body condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seats
      • 1.3% fail on Drivers
  • 5.3% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering system
      • 3.3% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering
      • 1.3% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.3% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 5.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.3% fail on Requirements (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.66% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Towbars (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Towbar
    • 0.66% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.66% fail on Attachment
  • 0.66% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plate
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