MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Citroen » Xsara » 2000

Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 2000
46.0% pass rate
from 593 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2000 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.2% fail on Springs (86% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs (82% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring (85% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.67% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.51% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Axles
      • 0.17% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 0.67% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 1.0% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.34% fail on Chassis
      • 0.34% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Other body component
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.51% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (40% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.51% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 7.1% fail on Wipers (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.51% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas (98% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 8.3% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering
      • 0.51% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.34% fail on Operation
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition

Search Good Garages