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Citroen Xsara MOT Results

Registered in 2006
50.3% pass rate
from 10,743 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen Xsara is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Stop lamp (93% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (15% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (11% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp levelling device (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.87% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment (35% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0093% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0093% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0093% fail on Switch
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 9.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0093% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0093% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (16% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0093% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Axles (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Axle
      • 0.0093% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.056% fail on Sub-frames (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Transmission (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (96% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (96% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.028% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Strengthening plate (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Spare wheel (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Spare wheel condition (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.056% fail on Panel
      • 0.019% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pipe
      • 0.047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hose
      • 0.019% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.093% fail on Cabs (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Undertray
    • 0.056% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.056% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.056% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other passenger's door (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition (88% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Pillar
      • 0.0093% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0093% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0093% fail on Door condition
    • 0.047% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.037% fail on Towbar
      • 0.019% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0093% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.037% fail on Floor
    • 0.0093% fail on Load security
      • 0.0093% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0093% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 11% fail on Brakes (9.7% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0093% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0093% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (21% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance (25% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0093% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.056% fail on Cable (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
        • 0.0093% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0093% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0093% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.59% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.037% fail on Valves
      • 0.028% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0093% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.084% fail on Flexible brake hoses (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.019% fail on Leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
  • 7.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Seat belts (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
      • 0.047% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0093% fail on Attachment
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Airbags
      • 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0093% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Steering (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0093% fail on Other components
        • 0.0093% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0093% fail on Lock stop
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
      • 0.0093% fail on Steering box
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Operation (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Rams (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pump
    • 0.065% fail on Steering play
      • 0.065% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0093% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (15% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (15% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.074% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.0093% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0093% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0093% fail on NOx sensor
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Transmission oil leaks (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (21% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0093% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates (35% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.093% fail on Road Wheels (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Condition
  • 0.037% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Speedometer (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.0093% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0093% fail on Doors
      • 0.0093% fail on Emergency exits

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