Citroen Xsara vs Citroen Xsara desire picasso: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Xsara
69%
MOT pass rate · 355,587 vehicles
Citroen Xsara desire picasso
69%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Xsara (69%) and Citroen Xsara desire picasso (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Xsara | Citroen Xsara desire picasso |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 119,683 mi | 108,483 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355,587 | 2 |
Most common faults
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)
Citroen Xsara desire picasso
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive P.A.S. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen Xsara (69%) and Citroen Xsara desire picasso (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.