MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Citroen » Xsara » 2003

Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 2003
47.6% pass rate
from 4,924 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.6% fail on Springs (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Coil springs (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting
      • 0.061% fail on Torsion bars (27 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Torsion bar (29 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.081% fail on Axles
      • 0.061% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Axle
    • 0.041% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Headlamps (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp levelling device (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.00% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.00% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.00% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Horn
      • 0.081% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.041% fail on Battery(ies) (88% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.061% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.020% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.041% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.041% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.081% fail on Door condition
        • 0.020% fail on Hinge
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.59% fail on Seats (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
      • 0.10% fail on Panel
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
      • 0.061% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Tank
      • 0.041% fail on System
      • 0.020% fail on Hose
    • 0.20% fail on Spare wheel (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Carrier (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.081% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.081% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.041% fail on Towbar
      • 0.020% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.020% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (27% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.081% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.041% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.30% fail on Cable
    • 0.69% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.43% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.061% fail on Hand lever (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Lever (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.041% fail on Valves
    • 0.061% fail on Flexible brake hoses (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.020% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 10% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (22% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.020% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 6.6% fail on Steering (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.020% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
      • 0.020% fail on Steering box
    • 1.00% fail on Power steering (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.020% fail on Rams
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.020% fail on Steering box
    • 0.16% fail on Steering wheel (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Steering column
    • 0.020% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.020% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.041% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.041% fail on Undertray
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.041% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.041% fail on Speedometer

Search Good Garages