Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 1998

51.4% pass rate

from 109 tests in 2021

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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Brakes
- 12% fail on Brake performance
  - 10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 6.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.7% fail on Rbt
      - 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.92% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.8% fail on Load sensing valves (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.92% fail on Brake discs
- 0.92% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.92% fail on Hand lever
- 0.92% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.92% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.92% fail on Valves
- 0.92% fail on Flexible brake hoses
16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 6.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 6.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.8% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.92% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.7% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.92% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
14% fail on Suspension
- 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.7% fail on Ball joint
- 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.92% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.92% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.92% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 12% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 12% fail on Spark ignition
    - 10% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.8% fail on Emissions not tested
10% fail on Visibility
- 5.5% fail on Wipers
- 4.6% fail on Washers
6.4% fail on Steering
- 3.7% fail on Steering gear
  - 3.7% fail on Steering rack
- 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.8% fail on Track rod end
6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.8% fail on Body
  - 1.8% fail on Other body component (13 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Doors
  - 0.92% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.92% fail on Door condition
  - 0.92% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.92% fail on Door condition
- 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.92% fail on Chassis
  - 0.92% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.92% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.92% fail on Tank
- 0.92% fail on Transmission
  - 0.92% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.92% fail on Joints
4.6% fail on Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Condition
- 0.92% fail on Tread depth
3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.7% fail on Seat belts
  - 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.92% fail on Condition
2.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 2.8% fail on Registration plates