MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sil corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sil corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))
unable to see brake pads through wheels
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre walls starting to perish
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front upper strut bearing noisy
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front tyre perish in tread
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake pipe bent
Offside Rear tyre perish outer sidewall
smoke from exhaust
vibration from engine
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyre wear inner edges
both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyre wear inner edges
both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated
Offside Front side repeater faded
Offside Rear brake bleed nipple trace of fliid
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
n/s/r tyre cracking in tread
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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AO05 FXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 FXA, 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 FXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2005.
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