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Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.7% pass rate
from 7,278 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps (13% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp levelling device (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.58% fail on Horn (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.014% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.069% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.069% fail on Switch
  • 21% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.096% fail on Suspension arm (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Springs
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.069% fail on Mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.082% fail on Axles
      • 0.055% fail on Axle
      • 0.027% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.069% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.5% fail on Joints
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
      • 0.014% fail on Belts
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Strengthening plate (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.81% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.096% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Tank
      • 0.041% fail on System
      • 0.027% fail on Hose
    • 0.27% fail on Spare wheel (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Spare wheel condition (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.055% fail on Panel
      • 0.014% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.096% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket
    • 0.055% fail on Floor
    • 0.027% fail on Towbar
      • 0.014% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.014% fail on Load security
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.014% fail on Cabs
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.014% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 13% fail on Brakes (9.2% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.66% 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)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (28% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (27% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.041% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.069% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.082% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Lever
        • 0.014% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.014% fail on Pivot
    • 0.69% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.096% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Valves
    • 0.082% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
      • 0.041% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.041% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.027% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.027% fail on Leaks
  • 12% fail on Visibility (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Washers (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 7.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Condition
      • 0.055% fail on Requirements
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Airbags
      • 0.041% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 7.0% fail on Steering (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
    • 0.96% fail on Power steering (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.096% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Steering wheel (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested (34% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.027% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.027% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.027% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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