MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills have extensive welding repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
no cap on coolant bottle
under body corrosion
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near drum brake (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
no cap on coolant bottle
under body corrosion
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH OUTER SILLS AT FRONT GETTING WEAK
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% BOTH (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
BOTH OUTER SILLS AT FRONT GETTING WEAK
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% BOTH (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported MIDDLE SUPPORT (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant level low
corrosion to exhaust system
wheel trims fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to radiator
noise from engine
radiator has signs of a leak
wheel trims fitted (o/s/f missing)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to radiator
noise from engine
radiator has signs of a leak
wheel trims fitted (o/s/f missing)
radiator damp at bottom of core
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside side rear tyre surface cut outer sidewall ( not to ply )
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FG05 BVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 FG05 BVZ, 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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FG05 BVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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