Citroen Xsara: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 18.6% of Citroen Xsara MOT tests — 45,408 tests out of 244,657. It shows up most on 2004 and 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 539 | 12.1% |
| 1999 | 674 | 10.1% |
| 2000 | 2,387 | 13.2% |
| 2001 | 8,724 | 17.4% |
| 2002 | 13,845 | 17.6% |
| 2003 | 19,184 | 19.2% |
| 2004 | 28,398 | 20.3% |
| 2005 | 31,887 | 19.7% |
| 2006 | 46,754 | 18.4% |
| 2007 | 42,938 | 18.5% |
| 2008 | 22,775 | 18.5% |
| 2009 | 17,610 | 17.2% |
| 2010 | 8,778 | 16.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.