2010 Citroën Xsara · 4,525 MOT tests
2010 Citroën Xsara reliability
2010 Citroën Xsaras fail 44.5% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Xsara years (4,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Xsaras: 50.4%)
- 44.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Xsaras: 50.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 86,765
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,525
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.4% of tests fail here (424% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Citroën Xsara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.7%
- Suspension15.9%
- Body, chassis and structure12.3%
- Tyres7.6%
- Brakes6.6%
- Seat belts and airbags6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.3%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.35%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 4.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.42%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.43%
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 3.12%
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 (17.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.9%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.39%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (5.37%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.49%) · Exhaust mounting defective (4.49%)
Other years
Every Citroën Xsara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Citroën Xsara reliable?
2010 Citroën Xsaras fail 44.5% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Xsara years (4,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Citroën Xsara MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.3% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.35% of tests), position lamp not working (4.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Citroën Xsara have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Citroën Xsara shows 86,765 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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