MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARMS (STEEL) SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN BALL JOINTS ADVISE TO REPLACE
BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED ADVISE ATTENTION TO REPLACE
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED / SECURED BY LARGE HOSE CLIP / ADVISE TO REPLACE EX
POWER STEERING FLUID BLACK / SMELLS BURNT / ADVISE TO REPLACE / POSS FAULT DEVELOPING / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION / RECTIFY / P.A.S.WORKING OK AT TIME OF TEST
SIGNS OF WATER LEAK ON ENGINE
SIGNS OF WATER LEAK ON ENGINE / ADVISE TO RECTIFY
TRIM MISSING FROM REAR NO PLATE LIGHT SUROUND / LAMPS SLIGHTLY LOOSE ADVISE ATTENTION
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARMS (STEEL) SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN BALL JOINTS ADVISE TO REPLACE
BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED ADVISE ATTENTION TO REPLACE
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED / SECURED BY LARGE HOSE CLIP / ADVISE TO REPLACE EX
SIGNS OF WATER LEAK ON ENGINE
SIGNS OF WATER LEAK ON ENGINE / ADVISE TO RECTIFY
TRIM MISSING FROM REAR NO PLATE LIGHT SUROUND / LAMPS SLIGHTLY LOOSE ADVISE ATTENTION
ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO EXCESSIVE TYRE WEAR
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED / SNAPPED / EX HELD UP BY LARGE HOSE CLIP / ADVISE ATTENTION TO REPLACE EXHAUST
FOUR S/H TYRES FITTED
NEARSIDE REAR BODY WORK DAMAGED
NEW DISCS AND PADS FITTED ALL ROUND
SLIGHT KNOCKING ON FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN ON ROAD TEST
SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR IN DRIVERS SEAT BASE WHEN MOVED / ADJUSTED
SLIGHT TWISTING ON BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS
STONE CHIP IN LOWER SECTION OF SCREEN AT BOTTOM OF ZONE (A)
TOW BAR BEEN FITTED / REMOVED / WIRING HANGING UNDERSIDE
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO EXCESSIVE TYRE WEAR
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BRAKING SURFACE / PADS NOT WORKING FULL FACE OF DISCS / SLIGHT BINDING / ADVISE TO REPLACE
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED / SNAPPED / EX HELD UP BY LARGE HOSE CLIP / ADVISE ATTENTION TO REPLACE EXHAUST
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS SIGNS OF WEARING LOW / FURTHER INSPECTION ADVISED
NEARSIDE REAR BODY WORK DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL MARKED / SLIGHT DAMAGE AROUND TYRE WALL SIGNS OF TYRE BEING RAN LOW ON PRESSURE / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 15 H
SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT TWISTING ON BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS
STONE CHIP IN LOWER SECTION OF SCREEN AT BOTTOM OF ZONE (A)
TOW BAR BEEN FITTED / REMOVED / WIRING HANGING UNDERSIDE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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ND55 TZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 ND55 TZE, 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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ND55 TZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2005.
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