MOT Status
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84,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion across rear axle all suspension components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear and front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear axle
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear and front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear axle
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
surface corrosion to rear axle and all suspension components
Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
surface corrosion to rear axle and all suspension components
surface corrosion to rear axle and towbar mountings and all front suspension components
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to all front suspension components
surface corrosion to all rear suspension components and axle
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear axle corroded
Rear shock absorbers casings corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and middle of outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion axle (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear tyres cracked/cracking, near side rear worse
spare tyre cracked
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
rear tyres cracked/cracking, near side rear worse
spare tyre cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S/R Tyre Slightly Perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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BJ05 TYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 BJ05 TYZ, 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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BJ05 TYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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