MOT reliability
Citroen Xara
7 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Citroen Xara vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Xara has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 210,286 miles.
7
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
8,128
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Citroen Xara problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Citroen Xara MOT tests:
-
Other101%
-
Emissions & nuisance9%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
-
Body & structure6%
-
Brakes5%
-
Steering2%
-
Lamps & electrical2%
-
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Citroen Xara pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 9 | 67% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 9 | 67% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6), Diesel (1)
Most common Citroen Xara MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Xara MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
Citroen Xara pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 159,570 |
| 2004 | 2 | 45 | 64% | 130,820 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 668,393 |
| 2002 | 1 | 12 | 83% | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 24,527 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 | 54% | 147,589 |
Citroen Xara reliability FAQ
Across 7 Citroen Xara vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Citroen Xara MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2).
The typical Citroen Xara in our data has covered around
210,286 miles.
Compare the Citroen Xara
See how the Citroen Xara stacks up against other Citroen models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Citroen Xara
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Citroen models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks