MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer cill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
spare tyre flat
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bs no missing off reg plates
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bs no missing off reg plates
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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NJ05 OBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 NJ05 OBY, 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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NJ05 OBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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