MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged mechanical arm seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush/bearing rough on lock to lock turn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust fumes entering vehicle from engine area
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
injector chuffing / leaking under bonnet
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened lower spring cup damaged has come away from the strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separating in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
injector chuffing / leaking under bonnet
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front buckle in the road wheel
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured In the wing (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front buckle in the road wheel
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured In the wing (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view (missing) ()
Small stone chip in windscreen
fuel injector seal leaking
poor visual access to front outer brake pads
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view (missing) ()
fuel injector seal leaking
poor visual access to front outer brake pads
Injector chuffing
Non obligatory mirror damaged Centre rear view mirror missing ()
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Injector chuffing
Non obligatory mirror damaged Centre rear view mirror missing ()
Injectors chuffing
N/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Injectors chuffing
N/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre worn close to limit outer edge and o/s/f tyre approx 2mm outer edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear brake flexi hoses cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre depths getting low
both rear tyre sidewalls cracking
engine undertray fitted
nearside front brake binding slightly
nearside rear light lens cracked
turbo heat shield loose
nearside rear light lens cracked
turbo heat shield loose
both rear tyre sidewalls cracking
engine undertray fitted
nearside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre depths getting low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine undertray fitted
front number plate cracked
nearside rear light unit cracked
nearside rear tyre depth low on outer edge
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
turbo heat shield loose
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine undertray fitted
front number plate cracked
nearside rear light unit cracked
nearside rear tyre depth low on outer edge
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
turbo heat shield loose
engine undertray fitted
turbo heatshield broken
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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GU05 SVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 GU05 SVY, 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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GU05 SVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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