MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,518 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing loose ()
Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing loose ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various hose ferrules rusty some nr limit (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres nr limit
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various hose ferrules rusty some nr limit (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres nr limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear offside rear tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear offside rear tyres perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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EX55 VAJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EX55 VAJ, 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 EX55 VAJ registered?
EX55 VAJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.
Is EX55 VAJ safe to buy?
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