2007 Citroën Xsara · 20,713 MOT tests
2007 Citroën Xsara reliability
2007 Citroën Xsaras fail 51.1% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Xsara years (20,713 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Xsaras: 50.4%)
- 51.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Xsaras: 50.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 98,969
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,713
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 9.3% of tests fail here (330% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Citroën Xsara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.3%
- Suspension19.1%
- Body, chassis and structure15.6%
- Brakes9.7%
- Seat belts and airbags9.3%
- Tyres8.3%
- Steering7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.69%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.94%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 6.8%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 6.67%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.38%
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 (19.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.72%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.65%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.38%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.52%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Citroën Xsara reliable?
2007 Citroën Xsaras fail 51.1% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Xsara years (20,713 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Citroën Xsara MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.69% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.94% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Citroën Xsara have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Citroën Xsara shows 98,969 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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