2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Citroen Xsara MOT pass rate and common faults

5,045 MOT tests in 2024. 50.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.1%
Failed or needed repairs49.9%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,045 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced6.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    273 marked dangerous
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.1%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics38.3%
  2. Suspension22.6%
  3. Body & chassis18.4%
  4. Brakes17.7%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags8.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  8. Steering5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Citroen Xsara?

In 2024, 50.1% of 2006 Citroen Xsara cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,045 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Citroen Xsara?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Citroen Xsara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).