Citroen Xsara
MOT data from 43,137 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 68.4%. Average mileage at test: 105,073 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,092 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 2,465 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,792 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,655 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,575 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 1,541 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,522 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 1,483 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,412 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,408 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 26,470 | 68.7% |
| Diesel | 16,665 | 68% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 244 | 70.1% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1999 | 198 | 67.2% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2000 | 444 | 68% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 2001 | 1,257 | 67.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2002 | 2,005 | 68.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2003 | 2,828 | 67.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2004 | 4,417 | 69% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 5,126 | 67.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2006 | 8,177 | 69.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 8,137 | 67.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 4,540 | 67.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 3,713 | 70.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 2,023 | 71.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
73,249 mi
Median
94,332 mi
75th percentile
118,290 mi
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