MOT reliability
Citroen Xzara
2 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Citroen Xzara vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Citroen Xzara has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 425,300 miles.
2
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
5,236
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Citroen Xzara problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Citroen Xzara MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Seatbelts & equipment14%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Brakes5%
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Visibility5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Citroen Xzara pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Citroen Xzara MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Citroen Xzara MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (7 times)
- air bag light on (3 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- os sill feels soft (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- BOTH headlights have poor patterns (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
Citroen Xzara pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 27 | 70% | 80,935 |
| 2001 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 769,665 |
Citroen Xzara reliability FAQ
Across 2 Citroen Xzara vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Citroen Xzara MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); air bag light on; Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Citroen Xzara in our data has covered around
425,300 miles.
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