MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded and Dust Covers Split
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded
Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
oil leak
Nearside Front sill corroded
Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front sill corroded
Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust heat shield loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear silencer bracket snapped
Spare tyre defective
Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (185/65r15)
Rear silencer bracket snapped
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (185/65r15)
Rear silencer bracket snapped
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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FV05 BVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FV05 BVE, 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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FV05 BVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.
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