Citroen Xsara vs Citroen Xsara picasso excl 92: 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 excl 92
75%
MOT pass rate · 236 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen Xsara picasso excl 92 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Xsara | Citroen Xsara picasso excl 92 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 119,683 mi | 137,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355,587 | 236 |
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 excl 92
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Citroen Xsara picasso excl 92 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Citroen Xsara report Full Citroen Xsara picasso excl 92 report Most reliable cars
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.