MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail also very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside rears (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
coil spring corroded both nearside and offside fronts (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring corroded both nearside and offside fronts (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joining clamp (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism stiff in operation
Offside front Drop link have some play
Slight uneven application in rear brakes
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism stiff in operation
Offside front Drop link have some play
Slight uneven application in rear brakes
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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EN05 XTK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 EN05 XTK, 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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EN05 XTK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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