2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Citroen Xsara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,164 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    51 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.8%
  2. Suspension19.0%
  3. Body & chassis14.1%
  4. Brakes12.7%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags7.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.7%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2010 Citroen Xsara?

In 2024, 54.5% of 2010 Citroen Xsara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,164 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Citroen Xsara?

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

Is the 2010 Citroen Xsara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).