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Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 2002
46.7% pass rate
from 3,607 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (78% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.083% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.4% fail on Ball joint (91% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension arm (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (62% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.028% fail on Torsion bar
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Macpherson strut (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Axles
      • 0.055% fail on Axle
      • 0.055% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.055% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Stop lamp (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.97% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment (50% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Horn
      • 0.083% fail on Battery(ies) (76% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 0.083% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.083% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust system (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Transmission (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Joints (49% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis (92% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition (94% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition
        • 0.028% fail on Hinge
    • 0.72% fail on Seats (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.083% fail on Pipe
      • 0.055% fail on System
      • 0.028% fail on Hose
    • 0.25% fail on Spare wheel (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel condition (19 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Carrier (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.083% fail on Other body component
      • 0.055% fail on Panel
      • 0.028% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.083% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.028% fail on Bracket
    • 0.083% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Towbar
      • 0.028% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.028% fail on Floor
    • 0.028% fail on Cabs
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (58% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.028% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.19% fail on Cable
        • 0.055% fail on Lever
    • 0.67% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Anti-lock braking system (49% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.055% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.055% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Valves
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.42% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.028% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.083% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
      • 0.028% fail on Requirements
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.055% fail on Airbags
      • 0.055% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (28% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (43% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (30% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.72% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.64% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.7% fail on Steering (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (87% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Power steering (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other components
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.083% fail on Rams (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pump
    • 0.055% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.055% fail on Steering play
      • 0.055% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.028% fail on Condition
  • 0.028% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.028% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.028% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.028% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.028% fail on Anchorages

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