MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank hose cracked. ()
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank hose cracked. ()
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both rear bracket mounts on axle,holds both rear brake hoses and pipes corroded insecure.
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear bracket mounts on axle,holds both rear brake hoses and pipes corroded insecure.
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension rusty
Front Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension rusty
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
exhaust mounting at rear rusty and weak
rear axle rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Engine cover insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
both front outer sills corroding
both front outer sills corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Undershields restricting access
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Undershields restricting access
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO05 FPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AO05 FPA, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AO05 FPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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