Citroen Xsara
Based on 355,587 Citroen Xsara vehicles and 5,051,332 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Xsara has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,683 miles.
Citroen Xsara problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Citroen Xsara MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Brakes6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering2%
Citroen Xsara pass rate by age
How the Citroen Xsara's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 565 | 87% |
| 2 | 7,610 | 84% |
| 3 | 226,709 | 84% |
| 4 | 299,546 | 81% |
| 5 | 382,391 | 77% |
| 6 | 426,361 | 74% |
| 7 | 455,940 | 71% |
| 8 | 476,121 | 69% |
| 9 | 472,500 | 67% |
| 10 | 454,903 | 66% |
| 11 | 420,225 | 64% |
| 12 | 369,124 | 63% |
| 13 | 304,731 | 63% |
| 14 | 236,244 | 63% |
| 15 | 173,454 | 63% |
| 16 | 121,833 | 63% |
| 17 | 82,639 | 63% |
| 18 | 55,595 | 64% |
| 19 | 35,880 | 64% |
| 20 | 21,870 | 64% |
Fuel types: Petrol (204,059), Diesel (151,397), LPG (110), Other (11), Electric (6), Gas Bi-Fuel (3), Gas (1)
Most common Citroen Xsara MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Xsara MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (247,240 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (236,839 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (183,305 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (149,222 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (138,178 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (131,783 times)
- Oil leak (130,724 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (102,813 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (84,979 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (81,685 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (76,416 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (70,390 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (70,222 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (69,954 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (69,333 times)
Citroen Xsara pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 33 | 67% | 142,781 |
| 2015 | 1 | 19 | 53% | 88,813 |
| 2014 | 2 | 29 | 69% | 163,173 |
| 2013 | 3 | 15 | 93% | 159,049 |
| 2012 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 105,299 |
| 2011 | 8 | 78 | 71% | 105,871 |
| 2010 | 1,943 | 29,917 | 74% | 103,433 |
| 2009 | 4,399 | 69,422 | 73% | 105,272 |
| 2008 | 7,983 | 123,998 | 72% | 113,391 |
| 2007 | 18,270 | 293,671 | 72% | 114,371 |
| 2006 | 28,035 | 446,005 | 72% | 112,935 |
| 2005 | 30,218 | 491,349 | 70% | 120,304 |
| 2004 | 39,762 | 642,232 | 70% | 122,995 |
| 2003 | 42,050 | 667,154 | 70% | 124,351 |
| 2002 | 58,007 | 852,579 | 69% | 123,885 |
| 2001 | 62,583 | 829,337 | 67% | 121,623 |
| 2000 | 27,976 | 322,486 | 66% | 119,013 |
| 1999 | 15,386 | 136,290 | 65% | 111,676 |
| 1998 | 17,071 | 132,316 | 65% | 112,920 |
| 1997 | 1,852 | 14,237 | 66% | 112,050 |
| 1996 | 3 | 5 | 60% | 96,364 |
| 1995 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 126,348 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 130,760 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 97,258 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 101,154 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1976 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 154,873 |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 88,751 |
| 1971 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 145,890 |
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