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Citroen CX MOT Results

68.8% pass rate
from 128 tests in 2021
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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.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.8% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.78% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Pedal
    • 0.78% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.78% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.78% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.78% fail on Brake pads
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.6% fail on Body (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Body condition
      • 0.78% fail on Other body component
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 0.78% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.78% fail on Door condition
      • 0.78% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.78% fail on Door condition
    • 0.78% fail on Chassis
      • 0.78% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.78% fail on Pipe
    • 0.78% fail on Seats
      • 0.78% fail on Driver's seat
  • 9.4% fail on Suspension
    • 3.9% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (71 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Other components (156 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.78% fail on Levelling valve
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.78% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Requirements
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.78% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.78% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.78% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.78% fail on View to rear
      • 0.78% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.6% fail on Power steering
      • 1.6% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Steering play
      • 0.78% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.78% fail on Tyres
    • 0.78% fail on Condition
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