Citroen Ac4 vs Citroen Xsara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Ac4
75%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Citroen Xsara
69%
MOT pass rate · 355,587 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Ac4 (75%) 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 Ac4 | Citroen Xsara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 24,455 mi | 119,683 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 355,587 |
Most common faults
Citroen Ac4
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
- Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- steering pinion some wear
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 Ac4 (75%) 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.