Citroen Xsara vs Citroen Zx elation: 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 Zx elation
88%
MOT pass rate · 1,511 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Xsara (69%) and Citroen Zx elation (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Xsara | Citroen Zx elation |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 119,683 mi | 102,343 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355,587 | 1,511 |
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 Zx elation
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen Xsara (69%) and Citroen Zx elation (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Citroen Xsara report Full Citroen Zx elation 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.