2006 Citroën Xsara · 22,279 MOT tests
2006 Citroën Xsara reliability
2006 Citroën Xsaras fail 50% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Xsara years (22,279 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Xsaras: 50.4%)
- 50%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Xsaras: 50.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 97,959
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,279
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 8.5% of tests fail here (251% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Citroën Xsara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.7%
- Suspension17.9%
- Body, chassis and structure15%
- Brakes11.9%
- Seat belts and airbags8.5%
- Tyres8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 7.02%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 6.44%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.42%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.3%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.21%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.27%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.44%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.15%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.53%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Citroën Xsara reliable?
2006 Citroën Xsaras fail 50% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Xsara years (22,279 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Citroën Xsara MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.1% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.02% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (6.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Citroën Xsara have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Citroën Xsara shows 97,959 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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