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Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 2005
46.6% pass rate
from 7,899 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Stop lamp (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.051% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.013% fail on Arm
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Horn
      • 0.025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.076% fail on Switch
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 20% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (33% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (33% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.013% fail on Torsion bar
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Sub-frames (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.063% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Axle
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Transmission (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Joints (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's seat (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.025% fail on Body condition
    • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Carrier (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Spare wheel condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Pipe
      • 0.051% fail on System
      • 0.013% fail on Tank
      • 0.013% fail on Hose
    • 0.14% fail on Doors (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Other boot lid component (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Bumpers (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.025% fail on Towbar
      • 0.025% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.025% fail on Floor
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.089% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.038% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Pivot
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.051% fail on Hand lever (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.051% fail on Valves
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.025% fail on Leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.013% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Washers (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.051% fail on Bonnet (76% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 8.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.025% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 7.9% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Steering box
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Operation (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Rams
      • 0.025% fail on Pump
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.051% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Attachment (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Condition
  • 0.025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.025% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages

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