Citroen Picass0 vs Citroen Xsara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Picass0
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Citroen Xsara
69%
MOT pass rate · 355,587 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Picass0 (67%) 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 Picass0 | Citroen Xsara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 118,210 mi | 119,683 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 355,587 |
Most common faults
Citroen Picass0
- Nearside Rear Inner tyre stepped
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Both rear tyres perishing
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Picass0 (67%) 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.