MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 lump in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)
both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges 185/65/15
Nearside Front 185/65/15 unevenly worn on outer edge
Offside Front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge advise alignment check
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front 185/65/15 unevenly worn on outer edge
Offside Front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge advise alignment check
advise both front wheel arch liners loose
advise minor oil leaks present
advise nsr light cluster condition deteriorating
advise slight play in steering
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyres perished and close to the limit
nearside wiper blade deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise engine undertray poor fitment
advise engine warning lamp illuminated
advise minor marks in windscreen
advise no engine oil filler cap present ( oil level ok )
advise poor elecrical connection on towbar brake light circuit
advise side repeaters pale
advise surface corrosion to brake discs
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise engine undertray poor fitment
advise engine warning lamp illuminated
advise minor marks in windscreen
advise no engine oil filler cap present ( oil level ok )
advise poor elecrical connection on towbar brake light circuit
advise side repeaters pale
advise surface corrosion to brake discs
advise brake pads appear low
advise eml illuminated
advise engine oil level low
advise minor marks in windscreen
advise side repeators pale
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)
advise rear brakes noisy in operation
eml illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
advise all tyres perishing
advise rear brakes noisy in operation
eml illuminated
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MM54 CCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 MM54 CCY, 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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MM54 CCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 January 2005.
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