MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT AND BACK OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT FRONT JOINT (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT AND BACK OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER LEAKING CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 OF 2 OFF (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills rears (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing close (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
steering rack damp
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
steering rack damp
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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NY05 VAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 NY05 VAO, 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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NY05 VAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 August 2005.
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