MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,760 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bush is split and xcess play (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
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)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Unable to fully check N/S/R seatbelt as child seat fitted
Unable to fully check N/S/R seatbelt as child seat fitted
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MD54 BFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 MD54 BFE, 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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MD54 BFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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