MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered slightly to edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered slightly to edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under trays fitted
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre sidewall badly cracked
nearside rear tyre sidewall badly cracked
offside front tyre sidewall badly cracked
offside rear tyre sidewall badly cracked
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
engine light on
undersheild incorrectly fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres wall are starting to crack
spaire tyre walls are cracking and showing cord
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)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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BG05 ZZN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BG05 ZZN, 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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BG05 ZZN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.
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