MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front 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)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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CE05 PHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 CE05 PHV, 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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CE05 PHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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