MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link ball joint gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both front side lights slightly dim
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge & on 2-4mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine under tray & cover fitted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine under tray & cover fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BL05 LDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 BL05 LDX, 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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BL05 LDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.
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