Citroen Xsara vs Citroen Zx volcane td: 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 volcane td
100%
MOT pass rate · 2,587 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Xsara (69%) and Citroen Zx volcane td (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 Zx volcane td |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 138,140 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355,587 | 2,587 |
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 volcane td
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen Xsara (69%) and Citroen Zx volcane td (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Citroen Xsara report Full Citroen Zx volcane td 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.