MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre tread cracking
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
osr & nsr tyres cracking on inner sidewalls not showing cord/ply
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine missfire
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
interior mirror missing
panel damage to bodywork
removal bar for spare wheel carrier missing
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
interior mirror missing
panel damage to bodywork
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 SZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 SZY, 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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MT55 SZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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