Citroen Hy van vs Citroen Xsara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Hy van
67%
MOT pass rate · 92 vehicles
Citroen Xsara
69%
MOT pass rate · 355,587 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen Xsara is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Hy van | Citroen Xsara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.8 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 61,087 mi | 119,683 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 92 | 355,587 |
Most common faults
Citroen Hy van
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 Xsara is the more reliable of the two — 69% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.