MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush and offside (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SIGN OF COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread
front discs are slightly worn
radiator is in poor condition
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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MT55 SZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 MT55 SZJ, 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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What year was MT55 SZJ registered?
MT55 SZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.
Is MT55 SZJ safe to buy?
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