Citroen Xantia
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 1,073 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
1,073
Best Year
2000 (75%)
Years Covered
9
About the Citroen Xantia
The Citroen Xantia has been tested 1,073 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (1993 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2000 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 221 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 64%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The CITROEN XANTIA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen Xantia by Year
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