MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector hissing when cold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector hissing when cold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
REAR AXLE CORRODED
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR AXLE CORRODED
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn .
Rear Axle Corroded but not weakened
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fixing bracket has corroded loose . (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn .
Rear Axle Corroded but not weakened
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
CORROSION TO REAR AXLE
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE
Nearside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)
CORROSION TO REAR AXLE
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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DU05 GBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 GBX, 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 GBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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