MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
car has been undersealed
oil leak
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction at rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
engine management light stays on
Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working both lamps (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
engine management light stays on
spare tyre flat
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour emissions (7.4.B.4)
Front Windscreen washer control missing washers (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split gaiter (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour indicator (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour indicator (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF54 VFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EF54 VFR, 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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EF54 VFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2005.
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