Citroen C Zero MOT Failures
An analysis of 528 real DVSA MOT tests on the Citroen C Zero — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Citroen C Zero fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Citroen C Zero is track rod ends worn — this model is 72 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a major concern for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 528 MOT tests, 14.49% of all Citroen C Zero tests recorded this as a failure.
Steering faults include worn track rod ends, power steering leaks, and rack wear. These are safety-critical — any play in the steering should be investigated immediately.
Other notable weak points include suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated (70x the fleet average) and subframe bushes or mounts worn (28x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Citroen C Zero's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 2 categories: Steering, Suspension. If you're inspecting a Citroen C Zero before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Citroen C Zero
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Citroen C Zero:
Steering — check for track rod ends worn. Suspension — check for suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, subframe bushes or mounts worn.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Citroen C Zero MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen C Zero?
Based on 528 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is track rod ends worn — at 72x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated and subframe bushes or mounts worn.
Is the Citroen C Zero reliable based on MOT data?
The Citroen C Zero has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is track rod ends worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include track rod ends worn, suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, subframe bushes or mounts worn.
How do I check a Citroen C Zero's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.