MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE INTERNALLY.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
VEHICLES INTERNAL ADJUSTER RESET TO CHECK HEADLAMP AIM.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)
Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER. (7.1.2)
VEHICLES INTERNAL ADJUSTER RESET TO CHECK HEADLAMP AIM.
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
TAILGATE CATCH FAULTY/DAMAGED.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
TAILGATE CATCH FAULTY/DAMAGED.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/F BRAKE DISC DISTORTED.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
TAILGATE HANDLE MISSING.
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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CE05 PJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 PJU, 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 PJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.
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