MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front seat loose but not insecure
Offside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
reverse lights stay on sometimes
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front seat loose but not insecure
Offside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
reverse lights stay on sometimes
Front Oil leak, but not excessive bottom end leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive top end leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front service light on dash
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive bottom end leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive top end leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front service light on dash
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple chips in screen all <10mm (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs worn(o/s/f crumbling/flaking/heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s sill panel corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/f sill panel corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box hanging strap severly corroded and broke (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple chips in screen all <10mm (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust strap broken
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust strap broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear 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)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY05 MKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AY05 MKE, 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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AY05 MKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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