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Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 2001
47.5% pass rate
from 2,276 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (64% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Coil spring (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
      • 0.088% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.83% fail on Macpherson strut (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Macpherson strut (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.79% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.088% fail on Swivel joints/housing (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames (74% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp levelling device (80% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Horn
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.044% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.79% fail on Doors
      • 0.53% fail on Other passenger's door (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Hinge
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.044% fail on Catch
        • 0.044% fail on Hinge
      • 0.044% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
    • 0.62% fail on Chassis
      • 0.62% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.62% fail on Seats
      • 0.44% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.088% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on Tank
      • 0.044% fail on Hose
      • 0.044% fail on System
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Spare wheel condition (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Carrier
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Panel
      • 0.044% fail on Other body component
    • 0.044% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.044% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.044% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
        • 0.044% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (42% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.40% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.088% fail on Leaks
      • 0.088% fail on Servos
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.088% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.044% fail on Valves
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.044% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 11% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (33% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Washers (59% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.53% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.088% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.044% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (55% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.088% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.088% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (43 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Airbags
      • 0.088% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 8.0% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
        • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
    • 2.9% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other components
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
      • 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.044% fail on Pump
      • 0.044% fail on Rams
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.088% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (40% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
  • 0.088% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.088% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.044% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.044% fail on Doors
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors

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