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Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 2008
50.7% pass rate
from 4,754 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Springs (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (41% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.042% fail on Axles (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Stop lamp (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.021% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Switch (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.084% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Horn
    • 0.021% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.021% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.021% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.36% fail on Prop shafts (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel condition (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Carrier (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
      • 0.042% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.021% fail on Catch
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.042% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.042% fail on System
      • 0.021% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.084% fail on Undertray
    • 0.042% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.021% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.021% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.021% fail on Load security
      • 0.021% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.021% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.042% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.042% fail on Cable
        • 0.042% fail on Lever
        • 0.021% fail on Rod
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (95% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Valves (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
      • 0.021% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.084% fail on Parking brake control (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 7.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Seat belts (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Prescribed areas (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment
    • 0.95% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.084% fail on Airbags
      • 0.084% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 6.0% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.80% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Operation
      • 0.021% fail on Pump
      • 0.021% fail on Rams
    • 0.063% fail on Steering play
      • 0.063% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.042% fail on Steering column
    • 0.021% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.93% fail on Catalyst emissions (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.063% fail on View to rear
      • 0.063% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.021% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.021% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.021% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.021% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.021% fail on Attachment

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