MOT Check for CITROEN XSARAs

The CITROEN XSARA makes up 3,528,714 of the overall 20,923,560 CITROEN MOT test results. Select your XSARA model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
rear brakes release unevenly  Occurs:1,086 times
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill  Occurs:335 times
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Occurs:1,802 times
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel  Occurs:407 times
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint  Occurs:317 times
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bii Occurs:341 times
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Occurs:444 times
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split  Occurs:11,133 times
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour d Occurs:265 times
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:831 times
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits c Occurs:1,041 times
Offside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp  Occurs:2,858 times
Windscreen has damage Occurs:10,133 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ai Occurs:803 times
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases  Occurs:1,787 times
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:1,328 times
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:279 times
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ai Occurs:780 times
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play  Occurs:810 times
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment c Occurs:276 times
Offside Rear Position lamp not working a Occurs:575 times
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ai Occurs:404 times
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam  Occurs:4,478 times
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:1,005 times
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc  Occurs:278 times
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