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DE10 ZNV

2010 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,174 mi
Last recorded115,174 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 ZNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 115,174 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded at the bottom (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded in the bottom constant welding is required (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded in the bottom constant weld is required (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail not fitted in to clamp and likely to rub on wheel rim (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached incorrect nut & bolt fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 115,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre!!

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill 2 weld repairs unable to carry out full inspection!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills damaged!!! (6.1.1 (a) (i))

slave cylinder leaking!!!

Fail 24 Mar 2025 113,140 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing!! (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195 should be 185!! (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing!!! (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuminated!!! (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre!!

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill 2 weld repairs unable to carry out full inspection!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills damaged!!! (6.1.1 (a) (i))

slave cylinder leaking!!!

Pass 28 Mar 2024 111,024 miles

Central Rear passenger center rear seat missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Repairs covered in under seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 111,024 miles

Central Rear passenger center rear seat missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Repairs covered in under seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 98,457 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,975 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,758 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 80,758 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust back box hanger broken but still secure

Fail 23 Feb 2017 63,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust back box hanger broken but still secure

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 47,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 32,477 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 32,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,450 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 19,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,645 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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DE10 ZNV is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 DE10 ZNV, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE10 ZNV is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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