MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall /wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable casing split (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable casing split (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear seat belt retainer (casing missing)
Rear rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror cracked/damaged unable to adjust for rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall /wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable casing split (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable casing split (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear seat belt retainer (casing missing)
Rear rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Outer steering rack damper cover split
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front starting to perish on outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near rear sub frame both ends (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on outer edge and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near sub frame both ends (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Outer seat belt catch cover missing
boot area full unable to inspect fully
rear sub frame starting to corrode
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/ slightly buckled inner rim (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush weak/split (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension arms corroded
cannot open boot lid
knock from steering
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended wiring loom on vehicle cut through and hanging loose (1.9.4)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/ slightly buckled inner rim (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush weak/split (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension arms corroded
cannot open boot lid
knock from steering
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf door check strap worn
spare wheel missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf door check strap worn
spare wheel missing
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
cant view pads
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EK55 AMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 EK55 AMV, 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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EK55 AMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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