CITROEN XSARA MOT pass rate
57.4% of 38,397 CITROEN XSARA MOT tests pass.
The XSARA passes 57.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all CITROEN models (71.7%).
The CITROEN XSARA passes 57.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 63.1% at 10–15 years to 56.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 63.1% | 3,597 | 91,969 miles |
| 15+ years | 56.9% | 34,795 | 106,223 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN XSARA
The most common reason the CITROEN XSARA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 73.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 73.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 47.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 35.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 31.0% | Excessively corroded |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 18.4% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 18.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 12.2% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | Inscription illegible |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN XSARA?
- 57.4% of CITROEN XSARA MOT tests pass, based on 38,397 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN XSARA?
- The most common reason the CITROEN XSARA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 73.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN XSARA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.