Is the Citroen Xsara ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 34,781 MOT tests, around 35% of Citroen Xsaras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 43% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 21%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 58% petrol, 42% diesel. Petrol Xsaras are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Xsaras in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 35%
- Likely charged
- 43%
- Depends on the car
- 21%
- MOT tests analysed
- 34,781
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Xsara ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Xsaras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Likely compliant931 tested | Likely charged417 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant1,835 tested | Likely charged916 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,677 tested | Likely charged1,737 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant3,671 tested | Likely charged2,523 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant4,122 tested | Likely charged2,599 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard2,246 tested | Likely charged2,130 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard2,167 tested | Likely charged1,752 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,290 tested | Likely charged1,287 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard993 tested | Likely charged850 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard752 tested | Likely charged389 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged236 tested | Likely charged67 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged68 tested | Likely charged30 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged52 tested | Likely charged25 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Xsara
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (58% of Xsaras tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (42% of Xsaras tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Xsaras fare at the MOT too: see the Citroen Xsara MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Citroen Xsara for London: what the MOT data shows
The Citroen Xsaras in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2010. 2006 was the most common year, with 6,723 tests (19% of the total), and half were registered in 2006 or later.
Xsaras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 51% of the time, at an average of 97,858 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 50% of the time with 103,866 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Xsaras likely to comply are from 2006. 4,122 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 51% of the time and averaged 99,486 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Xsara's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (14.7% of tests); seatbelts and airbags: "prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced" (6.7%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (6.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 20.1% of tests.
Overall, 50% of Xsaras passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 103,320 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Citroen models
About this data
Based on 34,781 first MOT tests of the Citroen Xsara carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 34,781 MOT tests say about the Citroen Xsara and London's ULEZ.
Is the Citroen Xsara ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 35% of Xsaras on the road are likely compliant and 43% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Xsara years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Xsaras first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Xsara ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Xsaras from 2010 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Xsara is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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