Citroen Xsara: seat belts & restraints MOT failures
Seat belts & restraints was a recorded failure area in 5.9% of Citroen Xsara MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair cost: £50–£300 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Seat belts & restraints failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 46,748 | 5.9% |
| 2007 | 42,934 | 6.8% |
| 2008 | 22,774 | 5.9% |
Methodology & source. 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.