2000 Citroën Xsara · 1,065 MOT tests
2000 Citroën Xsara reliability
2000 Citroën Xsaras fail 49.3% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Xsara years (1,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Xsaras: 50.4%)
- 49.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Xsaras: 50.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 98,893
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,065
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 16.1% of tests fail here (119% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Citroën Xsara
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure18.3%
- Lights and electrics17.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks16.1%
- Suspension15.8%
- Brakes14.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.6%
- Tyres8.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.29%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Exhaust has major gas leak 6.2%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 4.88%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 4.13%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 3.94%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.71%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.39%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.92%)
Other years
Every Citroën Xsara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Citroën Xsara reliable?
2000 Citroën Xsaras fail 49.3% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Xsara years (1,065 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Citroën Xsara MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.29% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (6.2% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (4.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Citroën Xsara have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Citroën Xsara shows 98,893 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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