MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust heavily corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Side light cower is missing
Oil leak, but not excessive oil level is low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear brake pipe ferrules showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Part of pipe assembly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both rear brake pipe ferrules showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
heat sheld inscure
non obligatory mirror damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
heat sheld inscure
non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Body panel slightly loose door molding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust deteriorated due to corrosion
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fuel flap missing
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle has damage to nearside
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
exhaust heat shield loose
petrol flap missing
rear tyres slight perishing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
exhaust heat shield loose
petrol flap missing
rear tyres slight perishing
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
exhaust heat shield loose
rear part exhaust hanger corroded and insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
exhaust heat shield loose
rear part exhaust hanger corroded and insecure
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front outer sills corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front outer sills corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside mirror damaged
nearside rear tyre wearing thin and bald outer edge
offside rear light unit slightly damaged
offside rear tyre wearing thin and worn on edges
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside mirror damaged
nearside rear tyre wearing thin and bald outer edge
offside rear light unit slightly damaged
offside rear tyre wearing thin and worn on edges
rear tyres worn on edges
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn on edges
nearside rear tyre perished on tread and outer sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre slightly cracked.
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre slightly cracked.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres poor condition inner edges
1: Front wipers smear slightly.
2: Slight damage to O/S/F inner tyre wall.
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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AU05 YSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 YSZ, 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 YSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2005.
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