MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Citroen : Xsara : 1998

Citroen Xsara 1998

Tests: 73

Pass rate: 57.53%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major19%
2Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major19%
3Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major16%
4Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.8.2.1.2(c)Major16%
5Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major13%
6Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major10%
7Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major10%
8Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major6%
9Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major6%
10Door will not open using the relevant control or close properly.6.2.3(a)Major6%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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