MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion on rear axle
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear both shocker rubber gaitors split
Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired hitting body of car (2.4.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear both shocker rubber gaitors split
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill within 30 cm n/s/ f seat mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill within 30cm of o/s/f seat mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system fouling Shock absorber (2.2.D.2a)
Both n/s/r rear seat belt buckles outer casing damaged
Both rear bump stops perished
Both rear shock absorber gaiters perished
Coolant leak ()
External fuel flap missing
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r number plate light cover missing
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Sensor wiring routed incorrectly (3.4.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Tailgate release handle loose
Whine from engine whilst running
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs lipped
front service brake showing little effort
steering rack inner joints have play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
play n/s/f drop link
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear box of exhaust bracket corroded
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BN05 ZGR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BN05 ZGR, 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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BN05 ZGR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.
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