MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front heat sheld losse
tyres 195 to front and 185 to resr
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front heat sheld losse
tyres 195 to front and 185 to resr
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
all tyres perished
damage to ns outer sill
engine oil leak
exhaust heatshield rattling
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
nearside front tyre contact with the deflection shield
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
nearside front tyre contact with the deflection shield
child seats fitted to rear seats , seat belts not fully inspected....
front inner brake pads appear very low , outers not visable , advise brake inspection......
o/s/r indicator faded...
rear silencer support strap corroded....
spare tyre perished....
wipers smear....
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB05 ART is a 2006 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2006 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,204 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB05 ART, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AB05 ART registered?
AB05 ART is a 2006 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2006.
Is AB05 ART safe to buy?
The MOT history for AB05 ART shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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