Citroen Hy Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Citroen Hy car check
Is the Citroen Hy reliable? We analysed 1,332 real MOT tests across 306 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Hy is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, stop lamp not working and brakes imbalanced across an axle. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Hy.
Citroen Hy Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Hy. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Hy MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen Hy to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen Hy Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Citroen Hy fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Citroen Hy Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Hy owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen Hy MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen Hy year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 63 | 71.4% | 17,233 | 49,274 | 82,332 |
| 2017 | 71 | 67.6% | 18,332 | 37,454 | 67,965 |
| 2016 | 114 | 68.4% | 13,033 | 29,703 | 78,981 |
| 2015 | 137 | 69.3% | 29,109 | 39,430 | 73,733 |
| 2014 | 193 | 64.8% | 30,837 | 49,630 | 72,528 |
| 2013 | 86 | 61.6% | 15,828 | 55,606 | 58,516 |
How Long Does a Citroen Hy Last?
Based on 306 Citroen Hy vehicles on UK roads.
Citroen Hy Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Hy MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen Hy
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
71.4% MOT pass rate from 63 tests
61.6% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen Hy is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.4% across 63 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Citroen Hy Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen Hy THIS CAR | 67.8% | 1,332 | 50,082 mi | 13 yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Kawasaki Klx 250 S9F | 87.8% | 1,896 | 6,202 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Hy trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Citroen HyShould you buy a used Citroen Hy?
The Citroen Hy has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.8% across 1,332 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Citroen Hy are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (90 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (73), and brakes imbalanced across an axle (60). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Citroen Hy owner drives around 903 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Citroen Hy models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.