MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both head lights only just making image in setter
both outer sils soft near previously welded area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both head lights only just making image in setter
both outer sils soft near previously welded area
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sil getting soft under light pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sil getting soft under light pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sil getting soft under light pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sil getting soft under light pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
general under body corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode and go soft
Offside Outer sill corroded and holed just out of seat mounting prescribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp reflector adrift unable to ajust (1.8)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both rear lamps (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode and go soft
Offside Outer sill corroded and holed just out of seat mounting prescribed area
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and scrubbing on outer edges. 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working came on during test. (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and scrubbing on outer edges. 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high replaced H4 bulb and adjusted to level. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low refitted bulb (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Covers missing for number plate bulbs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Covers missing for number plate bulbs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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AV55 VCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AV55 VCL, 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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AV55 VCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2005.
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