MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear fog lamp switch is faulty but still works as it should
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by seat mounts ( seatbelt anchored to seat frame) (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by belt lower mount (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear fog lamp switch is faulty but still works as it should
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil filler cap is missing
rear fog lamp switch is faulty but still works ok
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
creak on steering when steering wheel turned left to right not noticeable on turn plates .Strongly advise further investigation
ns front tyre wearing on edges (low pressure?)
os front tyre wearing badly on inner edge advise replacement
os rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
creak on steering when steering wheel turned left to right not noticeable on turn plates .Strongly advise further investigation
ns front tyre wearing on edges (low pressure?)
os front tyre wearing badly on inner edge advise replacement
os rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
1.low oil.2.child seat fitted.3.exhaust deteriorating.4.front brake discs and pads worn.5.o/s/f tyre worn inner tread [bald]
front wiper blade effectiveness.
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front wiper blade effectiveness.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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DU05 BYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DU05 BYO, 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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DU05 BYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2005.
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