MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside outer sill damage
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside outer sill damage
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch possibly leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear both tyres deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal sensor seal (2.3.3b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear both tyres deteriorated
Front Brake pads are not clearly visible, but appear to be wearing thin.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pads are not clearly visible, but appear to be wearing thin.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking
corrosion on rear exhaust silencer bracket
both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking
corrosion on rear exhaust silencer bracket
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking
noise on engine
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking
noise on engine
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking
offside rear tyre depth getting low
offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking
offside rear tyre depth getting low
offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake pads low
nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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LA05 FWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LA05 FWS, 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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LA05 FWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.
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