MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front mirrow damaged outter case
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front mirrow damaged outter case
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked
front discs corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked
front discs corroded
oil leak
Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load passenger front (5.2.4a)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load passenger front (5.2.4a)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear tyre sidewall starting to crack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Both rear tyre sidewall starting to crack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both rear tyres perishing slightly no cords visable
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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NG55 EWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 NG55 EWU, 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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NG55 EWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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