Citroen Xsara MOT data by year
The Citroen Xsara appears in 244,642 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1997–2021. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion, and its overall pass rate is 69.3%.
244,642
MOT tests analysed
69.3%
Pass rate
30.7%
Fail rate
1997–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 46,748 | 69.8% | 30.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 42,934 | 69.3% | 30.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 22,774 | 69.8% | 30.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 45,402 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.0% | 34,183 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 26,313 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.9% | 19,315 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.0% | 14,691 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 5.9% | 14,462 |
| 7 | Visibility | 5.3% | 12,895 |
| 8 | Steering | 4.7% | 11,364 |
Methodology & source. Based on 244,642 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.