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ExpiredMileage
85,277 miAbove average mileage for this year
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General Underbody Corrosion
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps degraded / hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring rubbing sensor (1.6 (e))
Rear rear axle heavily corroded
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking on rotation / possibly internal fault with rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function heavily corroded spring cup / bent (5.3.2 (b))
General Underbody Corrosion
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps degraded / hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring rubbing sensor (1.6 (e))
Rear rear axle heavily corroded
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking on rotation / possibly internal fault with rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively possible inner,clicks (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported mount detached from axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion offside front outer sill panel
rear axel corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively possible inner,clicks (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported mount detached from axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion offside front outer sill panel
rear axel corroded
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top strut mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low and slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Lower rear sub frame and suspension mounts corroded but not currently excessive
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, lenses clouded, beginning to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top strut mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low and slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Lower rear sub frame and suspension mounts corroded but not currently excessive
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
headlamps slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
headlamps slightly deteriorated
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust mounting bracket has been repaired with wire
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust mounting bracket has been repaired with wire
spare tyre is heavily perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
spare tyre is heavily perished
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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AU05 UAH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 AU05 UAH, 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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AU05 UAH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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