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MOT reliability

Citroen Xrara

1 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Citroen Xrara vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Xrara has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,611 miles.

1
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
7,157
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Citroen Xrara problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Citroen Xrara MOT tests:

  • Other58%
  • Brakes21%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Steering4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%

Citroen Xrara pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
10250%
111100%
121100%
131100%
1410%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Citroen Xrara MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Xrara MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  3. Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
  4. offside front door check strap worn (2 times)
  5. Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  7. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  8. Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  9. welded patch repairs to outer sills (1 times)
  10. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (1 times)
  11. Driver's seat with a defective structure drivers seat broken (6.2.5 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front track rod end cover loose (1 times)

Citroen Xrara pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 13 85% 103,611

Citroen Xrara reliability FAQ

Across 1 Citroen Xrara vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Citroen Xrara MOT issues are: 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); Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (1.4.A.2f).

The typical Citroen Xrara in our data has covered around 103,611 miles.

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