2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Citroen Xsara MOT pass rate and common faults

4,734 MOT tests in 2024. 49.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time49.0%
Failed or needed repairs51.0%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,734 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.1%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced7.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    273 marked dangerous
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.2%
  2. Suspension25.1%
  3. Body & chassis19.6%
  4. Brakes15.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags9.5%
  6. Tyres9.4%
  7. Steering8.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Citroen Xsara?

In 2024, 49.0% of 2007 Citroen Xsara cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,734 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Citroen Xsara?

The most common failure reasons were 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Citroen Xsara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).