Citroen Xsara MOT Results
Registered in 200347.6% pass rate
from 4,924 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Suspension
(35% worse than other 2003 cars)
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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)
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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
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6.6% fail on
Springs
(67% worse than other 2003 cars)
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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
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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
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6.5% fail on
Coil springs
(67% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 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
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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
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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
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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
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0.081% fail on
Axles
- 0.061% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.020% fail on Axle
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0.041% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.020% fail on Ball joint
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7.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(54% worse than other 2003 cars)
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20% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(21% worse than other 2003 cars)
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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)
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4.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(88% worse than other 2003 cars)
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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
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4.4% fail on
Flashing type
(88% worse than other 2003 cars)
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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)
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1.00% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.00% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.00% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.00% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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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)
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0.30% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.30% fail on Position lamp
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0.061% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.020% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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0.041% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.041% fail on Switch
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7.2% fail on
Headlamps
(37% worse than other 2003 cars)
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14% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(46% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Transmission
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2.8% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.8% fail on Joints
- 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
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0.12% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.12% fail on Joints
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2.8% fail on
Drive shafts
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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)
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1.1% fail on
Chassis
(94% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Chassis condition (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Doors
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0.51% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.51% fail on Door condition
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0.10% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.081% fail on Door condition
- 0.020% fail on Hinge
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0.10% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.10% fail on Door condition
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0.51% fail on
Other passenger's door
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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
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0.32% fail on
Body
- 0.22% fail on Other body component
- 0.10% fail on Panel
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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
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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
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Cabs
- 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.061% fail on Bumpers
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0.041% fail on
Towbar
- 0.020% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.020% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.041% fail on Undertray
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11% fail on
Brakes
(19% better than other 2003 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (27% worse than other 2003 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Brake performance
(45% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Service brake performance
(39% better than other 2003 cars)
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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
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0.081% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.081% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.020% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
(40% better than other 2003 cars)
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.75% fail on
Parking brake performance
(51% better than other 2003 cars)
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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)
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0.020% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.73% fail on
Rbt
(50% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.8% fail on
Service brake performance
(39% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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)
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.041% fail on Brake linings
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0.30% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.30% fail on Cable
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1.7% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(51% worse than other 2003 cars)
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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
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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
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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)
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0.22% fail on
Parking brake control
(54% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Lever (52% better than other 2003 cars)
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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)
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0.020% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.020% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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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)
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0.35% fail on
View to rear
- 0.35% fail on Mirrors
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0.12% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.12% fail on Windscreen
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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
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6.8% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(120% worse than other 2003 cars)
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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
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0.020% fail on
Airbags
- 0.020% fail on Passengers airbag
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5.7% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Steering
(49% worse than other 2003 cars)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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0.020% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.020% fail on Flexible coupling
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3.8% fail on
Steering linkage components
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6.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(21% better than other 2003 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(21% better than other 2003 cars)
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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
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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
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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
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3.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(52% better than other 2003 cars)
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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
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0.041% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.041% fail on Undertray
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5.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(21% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.57% fail on Registration plates
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.28% fail on Attachment
- 0.041% fail on Condition
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0.041% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.041% fail on Speedometer