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Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 2009
56.4% pass rate
from 3,368 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.089% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Axles
      • 0.059% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.030% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.030% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.030% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.030% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.030% fail on Arm
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.059% fail on Switch (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.059% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.089% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.089% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (23 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (29 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Chassis (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Chassis condition (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Passenger's seat (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
    • 0.089% fail on Doors
      • 0.059% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.059% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.089% fail on Undertray
    • 0.059% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.059% fail on Spare wheel (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Spare wheel condition (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Cabs (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Prescribed areas (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.030% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.030% fail on Load security
      • 0.030% fail on Tailgate
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.089% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Seat belts (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Prescribed areas (43 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.089% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.089% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.059% fail on NOx sensor (24 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.059% fail on Undertray
    • 0.059% fail on Fluid leaks (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.2% fail on Steering (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.030% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Steering box
    • 0.77% fail on Power steering (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Other components (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Rams (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Steering play
      • 0.089% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.059% fail on Steering wheel (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.059% fail on Road Wheels (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Attachment (83% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.030% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.030% fail on Anchorages

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