MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front anti roll bar linkage dust covers are deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
both front anti roll bar linkage dust covers are deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil leak
oil leak rear of engine
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak rear of engine
rear discs worn
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded/broken
Nail in offside front tyre
brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing,pedals still have an anti slip provision
exhaust box and tail mounting strap corroded through and broken,(still supporting exhaust)
nearside headlamp aim set on lower limit
offside headlamp aim set on upper limit
slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside front tyre
brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing,pedals still have an anti slip provision
exhaust box and tail mounting strap corroded through and broken,(still supporting exhaust)
nearside headlamp aim set on lower limit
offside headlamp aim set on upper limit
slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R tyre perishing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
spare perished
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre perishing
spare perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
turbo/manifold heatsheild loose .offside rear tyre sidewalls heavily perished .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
turbo/manifold heatsheild loose .offside rear tyre sidewalls heavily perished .
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY05 SZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 GY05 SZG, 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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GY05 SZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2005.
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