Citroen Xantia MOT Results

Registered in 1996
58.9% pass rate
from 56 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xantia is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint (20 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (10 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 5.4% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (68 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Operation
      • 1.8% fail on Suspension unit
      • 1.8% fail on Pipes
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Horn
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres
    • 7.1% fail on Tread depth (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 7.1% fail on Steering
    • 5.4% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
  • 5.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.8% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 1.8% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Doors
      • 1.8% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates

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