Citroen Xsara: suspension MOT failures
Of the 244,657 Citroen Xsara MOT tests in this dataset, 14.0% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 539 | 9.5% |
| 1999 | 674 | 9.3% |
| 2000 | 2,387 | 13.0% |
| 2001 | 8,724 | 14.1% |
| 2002 | 13,845 | 15.0% |
| 2003 | 19,184 | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 28,398 | 14.9% |
| 2005 | 31,887 | 14.5% |
| 2006 | 46,754 | 13.1% |
| 2007 | 42,938 | 13.7% |
| 2008 | 22,775 | 14.4% |
| 2009 | 17,610 | 12.9% |
| 2010 | 8,778 | 11.6% |
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.