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

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85.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.1%

vs Citroen Avg

10

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Citroen Unknown — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen Unknown has an average MOT pass rate of 85.8%, which is 1.1 percentage points above the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Unknown is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Citroen Unknown fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Unknown for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Citroen Unknown, 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 Unknown performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 289 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

11.7%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

2020

Based on 504 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

2019

Based on 440 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

14.0%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

2018

Based on 125 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

12.0%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2017

Based on 238 vehicles

89.1%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

19.4%

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

2016

Based on 234 vehicles

87.2%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

11.8%

2015

Based on 79 vehicles

86.1%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

17.4%

Mileage at 10yr

70k mi

2014

Based on 140 vehicles

74.3%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

23.8%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2013

Based on 44 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.0%

Mileage at 10yr

91k mi

0

Based on 1,405 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen Unknown

The most common reasons a Citroen Unknown fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

10.7%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

6.4%

Where Failures Occur

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

Offside

7.3%

Nearside

5.9%

Front Nearside

4.5%

Citroen Unknown — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen Unknown MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen Unknown?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen Unknown is 85.8% 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 Unknown?
The most common MOT failures on the Citroen Unknown are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (10.7%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (6.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Citroen Unknown reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.8%, the Citroen Unknown is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen Unknown?
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 Unknown?
Typical mileage for the Citroen Unknown: 30,019 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Unknown to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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