MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electrical wiring insecure engine bay wiring harness at bulkhead insecure and insulation deteriated (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriated and light seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box at clamp blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tread and sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring insecure engine bay wiring harness at bulkhead insecure and insulation deteriated (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriated and light seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box at clamp blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front tyre worn
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
belt pulley noise
front discs worn
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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EU56 XBG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EU56 XBG, 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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What year was EU56 XBG registered?
EU56 XBG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2005.
Is EU56 XBG safe to buy?
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