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Citroen C-Crosser Series 1 built around 2011: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Citroen C-Crosser Series 1 models built around 2011 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Citroen C-Crosser Series 1
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2007-2012SUVDIESEL

Based on 2,002 tests of C-Crosser models registered 2007-2012.

Series 1 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
30130.9%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
49131.2%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
71133.8%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
43234.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
6735.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.

How the C-Crosser Series 1 compares

At each age below, see how the C-Crosser Series 1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 72,907 tests across 11 Citroen models, built around 2011 (14 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateCitroen average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
30130.9%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
49131.2%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
71133.8%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
43234.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
6735.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the C-Crosser Series 1.

  1. 1

    Porsche Cayenne

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    3.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    84.8%

    Lower fail rate: 15.3%, against 30.9% for the Citroen C-Crosser Series 1, both built around 2011.

    1,258 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    BMW X5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.3%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    86.6%

    Lower fail rate: 18.8%, against 30.9% for the Citroen C-Crosser Series 1, both built around 2011.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,190 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Audi Q7

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    6.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.6%

    Lower fail rate: 18.7%, against 30.9% for the Citroen C-Crosser Series 1, both built around 2011.

    2,037 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    BMW X3

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.6%

    Lower fail rate: 21.6%, against 30.9% for the Citroen C-Crosser Series 1, both built around 2011.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,928 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

11 recalls in all

All 11 C-Crosser Series 1 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 11 recalls

Top concerns

  • Ancillaries belt tensioner mounting may not be correct to specification
  • Adhesive used to fix sunroof glass assembly to outer frame may not be to correct specification
  • Brake light may not illuminate

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How C-Crosser Series 1 cars have aged

How C-Crosser Series 1 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%1112131415161718Age at MOTBuilt around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 27.3% (407 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 26.8% (373 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 28.4% (363 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 30.2% (331 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 27.3% (275 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 29.3% (635 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 30.8% (594 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.4% (543 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (451 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.7% (382 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 29.4% (618 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 31.1% (570 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 31.6% (487 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.2% (388 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.4% (302 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 35.5% (200 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.1% (166 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.3% (140 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 30.8% (91 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 35.8% (67 tests, 2025 data)2007
First registered around 2010First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007
Series 1 variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Citroen C-Crosser models of this age

This list covers every Citroen C-Crosser built around 2011, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Series 1 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    24.9%
    Advisory: 102Fail: 13 (11% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    22.9%
    Advisory: 139Fail: 10 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    20.9%
    Advisory: 88Fail: 15 (15% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    20.3%
    Advisory: 97Fail: 15 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    17.6%
    Advisory: 82Fail: 3 (4% of the times it was found)

Based on 301 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Citroen C-Crosser Series 1 (2007-2012) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 301 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 2,002 MOT tests on Citroen C-Crosser models first registered between 2007-2012. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.