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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen CX. Check any CX by registration number below.

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71.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.3%

vs Citroen Avg

6

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Citroen CX — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen CX has an average MOT pass rate of 71.5%, which is 13.3 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your CX on the road.

Before buying a used Citroen CX, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen CX performs at MOT across different model years.

1989

Based on 69 vehicles

73.9%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

16.0%

1988

Based on 83 vehicles

69.9%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

32.8%

1987

Based on 36 vehicles

77.8%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

18.5%

1986

Based on 54 vehicles

72.2%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.1%

1985

Based on 46 vehicles

63.0%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

24.1%

0

Based on 139 vehicles

71.9%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

8.7%

Front Nearside

8.7%

Other Citroen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Citroen models.

Citroen C4

58.7% pass rate

Citroen Berlingo 7

95.0% pass rate

Citroen XM

67.4% pass rate

Citroen C3 Shine + Puretech S/s Auto

96.2% pass rate

Citroen C3 S

93.1% pass rate

Citroen Beringo

96.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Citroen CX

Citroen CX — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen CX MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen CX?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen CX is 71.5% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen CX?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Citroen CX reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 71.5%, the Citroen CX is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen CX?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen CX?
Typical mileage for the Citroen CX: 100,042 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used CX to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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