PEUGEOT CITYSTAR
Pass rate over time
The CITYSTAR's first-time pass rate has fallen 8.9 points since 2019, 86.7% to 77.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CITYSTAR passes first time 81.7% of the time; by 20k that's 77.4%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CITYSTAR
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
35 | 25.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
28 | 20.6 |
| suspension |
|
24 | 17.6 |
| tyres |
|
21 | 15.4 |
| steering |
|
10 | 7.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 5.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 3.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 2.9 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 1.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CITYSTAR beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (PIAGGIO VESPA, HONDA PCX 125, HONDA Vision 110).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CITYSTAR.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (90.7% pass). Weakest: 2015 (74.6%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.