2000 Citroen Xantia — MOT failures & pass rate
889 MOT tests on the 2000 Citroen Xantia are in this dataset, and 71.3% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), the 2000 Xantia comes out 2.0pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 15.8% of all tests — 4.4 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and integral vehicle structure condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 60 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.7% in the 30-60k band and 29.8% in the 150k+ band, a 13.1-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 28.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.8% | 140 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.4% | 101 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 88 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.1% | 72 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 42 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 39 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 60 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 47 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 36 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 35 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 32 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 31 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 28.6% | 254 |
| 2 | Suspension | 25.7% | 228 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.2% | 215 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.9% | 141 |
| 5 | Other defects | 14.4% | 128 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.1% | 116 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 48 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 143 | 30.8% |
| 90-120k | 154 | 26.0% |
| 120-150k | 167 | 29.9% |
| 150k+ | 376 | 29.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 706 | 27.8% |
| Petrol | 183 | 32.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 264 | 30.7% |
| 2022 | 198 | 27.8% |
| 2023 | 170 | 27.7% |
| 2024 | 147 | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 110 | 30.0% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Xantia
On a 2000 Xantia, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (11.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (9.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Citroen Xantias pass their MOT?
71.3% of the 889 2000 Citroen Xantia MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Citroen Xantia?
Suspension, recorded in 15.8% of tests, followed by brakes (11.4%).
Does the 2000 Xantia get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 30-60k band to 29.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 889 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.