Citroen Xsara reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 38,391 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 38,391 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 49% of Citroen Xsara cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Xsara tends to fail
Share of Citroen Xsara cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on body & structure, lights & electrics, seat belts. Holds up better than average on road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Citroen Xsara reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Citroen Xsara is more demanding than average for its age: 49% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give body & structure, lights & electrics and seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Citroen Xsara?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Citroen Xsara in 2024: 13 years and older, 49%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Citroen Xsara MOT?
For Citroen Xsara cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (10.1% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), lights & electrics (17.7% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), seat belts (5.2% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).