MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,283 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, lenses clouded beginning to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and several cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe area and components and mounting areas corroded but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, lenses clouded beginning to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and several cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe area and components and mounting areas corroded but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very close (3.5.1g)
Front discs worn
Nearside Front Outer sill starting to get weak and sound crunchy
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very close (3.5.1g)
Front discs worn
Nearside Front Outer sill starting to get weak and sound crunchy
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside wiper blade deteriorated
Rear brake pad anti chatter springs misplaced
wheel trim centre caps insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ET05 DDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 ET05 DDL, 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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ET05 DDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2005.
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