MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/f ABS cable routed incorrectly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.
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DS05 SXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 DS05 SXM, 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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What year was DS05 SXM registered?
DS05 SXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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