MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler pipe to tank slightly deterioated
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler pipe to tank slightly deterioated
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear light lens damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler pipe to tank deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear light lens damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil cap missing
fuel filler pipe to tank deteriorating
NOT able to check brake pressure due to leak
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel filler pipe to tank deteriorating
o/s rear light lens damaged
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel filler pipe to tank deteriorating
o/s rear light lens damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light lens taped up
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill large hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and very perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light lens taped up
Power steering feels a little heavy
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear damage to body
Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel filler pipe cracking (7.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel filler pipe cracking (7.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads low
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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EK55 VFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc 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 EK55 VFV, 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 VFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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