MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH REAR SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
BOTH REAR SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BOTH FRONT ON LIMIT IN PLACES BALD IN OTHER PLACES 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
SILLS DAMAGED AND CORRODED/EXHAUST SHIELD INSECURE
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI UNDER WHEEL ARCH (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BOTH FRONT ON LIMIT IN PLACES BALD IN OTHER PLACES 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
SILLS DAMAGED AND CORRODED/EXHAUST SHIELD INSECURE
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive CONSTANT COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO HEATSHIELD INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside SILL CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive CONSTANT COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO HEATSHIELD INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside SILL CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle and mounting area corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle and mounting area corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BL05 ZWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.
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