Citroen Xsara vs Citroen Xsara picasso desire 2 hdi: 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 picasso desire 2 hdi
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Xsara (69%) and Citroen Xsara picasso desire 2 hdi (100%) 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 picasso desire 2 hdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 119,683 mi | 166,404 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355,587 | 1 |
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 picasso desire 2 hdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen Xsara (69%) and Citroen Xsara picasso desire 2 hdi (100%) 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.