Citroen Xantia
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 1,073 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
1,073
Highest Pass Rate
2000 (75%)
Years Covered
9
About the Citroen Xantia
The Citroen Xantia was MOT tested 1,073 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (1993 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2000 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 221 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 64%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Citroen Xantias pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 118,556 miles, while the newest (2001) averages 125,777 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the Xantia is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen Xantia by Year
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Questions about the Citroen Xantia
Is the Citroen Xantia reliable?
Across its 9 model years in our data (1993 to 2001), the Citroen Xantia averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 1,073 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2000 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Citroen Xantia has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2000 Citroen Xantia has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 64%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Citroen Xantias more reliable?
Newer Citroen Xantias pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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