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Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear o/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))
oil leak
Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre o/s outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear o/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front n/s outer headlight lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear o/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front n/s outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working front o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules [end of brake hoses] corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
little reserve travel in handbrake
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine o\s (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine o\s (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front brake pads low
slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link
slight rear brake imbalance
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link
slight rear brake imbalance
front brake pads low
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Clutch rubber missing
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle bushes worn
Rear lamp units not fully secure
Steering rack leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Clutch rubber missing
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle bushes worn
Rear lamp units not fully secure
Steering rack leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Air filter box insecure
Exhaust bracket broken at rear back box
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside rear light unit insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Air filter box insecure
Exhaust bracket broken at rear back box
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear light unit insecure
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f beam pattern not kicking up to left.
rear exhaust back box clamp broken but exhaust not insecure.
n/s/f beam pattern not kicking up to left.
rear exhaust back box clamp broken but exhaust not insecure.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s rear and centre seatbelts not fully checked due to child seats fitted at time of test.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s rear and centre seatbelts not fully checked due to child seats fitted at time of test.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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EA55 ZWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 EA55 ZWY, 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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EA55 ZWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 2005.
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