MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both outer sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw on inner edge ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both shocker casings corroded
Rear exhaust box clamp corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s perished.o/s perished cracked (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s perished.o/s perished cracked (5.3.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front both sides abs ring corrosion on driveshaft causing expansion / rubbing on sensors
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear bushes split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front both sides abs ring corrosion on driveshaft causing expansion / rubbing on sensors
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH SHOWING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre sidewall perished
rear exhaust box to center slight blow from flange and center hanger bracket corroded
both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to become unbonded
both front suspension arms rear bushes just starting to split
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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DV05 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 DV05 LPA, 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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DV05 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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