Citroen 2-cv van vs Citroen Xsara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen 2-cv van
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Citroen Xsara
69%
MOT pass rate · 355,587 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen 2-cv van (50%) and Citroen Xsara (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen 2-cv van | Citroen Xsara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.5 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 99,205 mi | 119,683 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 355,587 |
Most common faults
Citroen 2-cv van
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
- front offside[passengers side]wiped area of the windscreen slightly scratched by the wiper blade
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Citroen Xsara
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen 2-cv van (50%) and Citroen Xsara (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.