Car statistics by year
2001 Citroën Xsara
Citroën Xsara cars first registered in 2001: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2001, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 51.1% All 2001 cars 61.5%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 107,200 miles; all 2001 cars 96,400
- Left at the end of 2025 3,010 9.3% of the 32,418 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 12.5% All 2001 cars 8.3%
- Tests with an advisory 75.7% All 2001 cars 66.9%
- MOT tests in 2025 585 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2001 Citroën Xsaras do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 24 years old, 51.1% of 2001 Citroën Xsara MOT tests were passed first time, against 61.5% for all cars first registered in 2001. 2001 Citroën Xsaras did worse than average for their age, by 10.4 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 48.1% of the time (all 2001 cars 59.7%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: Citroën Xsara vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each Citroën Xsara bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | Citroën Xsara | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’01 | 51.1% | 61.5% |
| ’02 | 52.5% | 59.7% |
| ’03 | 51.8% | 58.9% |
| ’04 | 50.8% | 57.9% |
| ’05 | 50.2% | 57.7% |
| ’06 | 51.8% | 56.9% |
| ’07 | 49.7% | 57.3% |
| ’08 | 50.2% | 57.0% |
| ’09 | 53.8% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 52.1% | 59.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2001 Citroën Xsara
Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt was the most common single reason a 2001 Citroën Xsara failed, on 14.7% of about 300 failed tests. By area of the car, lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment failed most often (51.4% of failed tests; all 2001 cars 45.5%). 12.5% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 8.3% for all cars first registered in 2001. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 14.7% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.2% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.8% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 9.8% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 9.4% |
| Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering | 8.7% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.7% |
| Seat belts: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.7% |
| SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.3% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 7.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: Citroën Xsara vs all 2001 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 35.7% |
| Suspension | 30.1% |
| Brakes | 23.8% |
| Visibility | 19.2% |
| Tyres | 17.1% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 16.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2001 Citroën Xsara
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 75.7% of 2001 Citroën Xsara tests had at least one (all 2001 cars 66.9%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 23.4% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.7% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 17.6% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 13.8% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 10.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.1% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 10.1% |
| Linkage ball joint has slight play Suspension | 5.8% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 5.6% |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2001 Citroën Xsara?
Half of the 2001 Citroën Xsaras tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 107,200 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 79,100 and a quarter more than 141,100. For all cars first registered in 2001, the middle figure was 96,400 miles, so 2001 Citroën Xsaras have been driven 11.2% further than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Citroën Xsara | 57,300 | 79,100 | 107,200 | 141,100 | 178,200 | 555 |
| All 2001 cars | 47,100 | 68,200 | 96,400 | 129,900 | 164,900 | 105,773 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2001 Citroën Xsaras are left?
At the end of 2014, 32,418 2001 Citroën Xsaras were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom (these counts start in 2014). By the end of 2025, 3,010 were: 485 licensed and 2,525 declared off the road (SORN). That is 9.3% still on the record, against 20.3% for all cars first registered in 2001.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2001 Citroën Xsara | All 2001 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 78.9% | 85.8% |
| 2016 | 59.4% | 72.2% |
| 2017 | 41.3% | 58.3% |
| 2018 | 29.6% | 47.5% |
| 2019 | 22.2% | 39.6% |
| 2020 | 17.9% | 34.3% |
| 2021 | 14.5% | 29.7% |
| 2022 | 12.8% | 26.7% |
| 2023 | 11.5% | 24.5% |
| 2024 | 10.2% | 21.9% |
| 2025 | 9.3% | 20.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2001
None of the Citroën Xsara’s 8 recalls in DVSA’s records has build dates that include 2001. 1 has no build dates, so could apply to any year.
The 2001 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2001 may have been built in 2000, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
Every Citroën Xsara recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the Citroën Xsara
10 years of the Citroën Xsara, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2009 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (53.8% passed first time) and the 2001 cars worst (51.1%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | – | 3,010 | 51.1% |
| 2002 | – | 3,477 | 52.5% |
| 2003 | – | 3,240 | 51.8% |
| 2004 | – | 3,899 | 50.8% |
| 2005 | – | 3,642 | 50.2% |
| 2006 | – | 4,778 | 51.8% |
| 2007 | – | 4,133 | 49.7% |
| 2008 | – | 2,241 | 50.2% |
| 2009 | – | 1,951 | 53.8% |
| 2010 | – | 1,016 | 52.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 585 MOT tests of 2001 Citroën Xsara cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 3,010 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of Citroën Xsara cars first registered in 2001; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2001.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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