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2010 Citroen C-Crosser: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2010 Citroen C-Crossers, from 390 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 390 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

390MOT tests in 2025

60%pass first time (all 2010 cars: 59%)

8,200typical miles a year

3.1×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2010 Citroen C-Crossers than on all cars registered in 2010.

Rigid brake pipes3.1× usual

Citroen C-Crosser
21.3% All 2010 cars
6.8%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 1.1% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Sub-frame2.5× usual

Citroen C-Crosser
17.7% All 2010 cars
7%

Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 0.4% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £300–£1,000 our estimate

At the viewing: Look underneath at the frame the suspension bolts to. Flaky rust or holes are expensive to fix.
Track rod ends2.7× usual

Citroen C-Crosser
15.1% All 2010 cars
5.5%

Failed outright at MOT: 9.2%, against 2.7% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
Suspension arm3.3× usual

Citroen C-Crosser
13.6% All 2010 cars
4.1%

Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.5% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
Rust around suspension or steering mountings3.7× usual

Citroen C-Crosser
7.7% All 2010 cars
2.1%

Failed outright at MOT: 0.8%, against 0.9% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

By area

The share of 2010 Citroen C-Crosser MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Suspension

62% of testsRough price £120–£400

At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
Brakes

47% of testsRough price £150–£350

At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
Lights and electrics

33% of testsRough price £10–£80

At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Tyres

31% of testsRough price £70–£150

At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
Oil and fluid leaks

14% of testsRough price £80–£600

At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Wipers, windscreen and mirrors

11% of testsRough price £15–£250

At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

Year	MOT tests	Most flagged
2009	427	Suspension 66%
2008	444	Suspension 65%
2007	137	Suspension 70%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2010 Citroen C-Crossers registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score