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ONZ 9518

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,688 mi
Last recorded152,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONZ 9518
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 152,688 miles

Coolant leak Bleed nipple on thermostat housing rubbed through ()

Engine cover loose

Pass 19 Jul 2019 150,329 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 150,328 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT and tread starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 137,909 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs excessively corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 137,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ABS sensor wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire isercure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs excessively corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 128,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat sheild insercure

Fail 10 Jun 2017 128,120 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat sheild insercure

Pass 7 May 2016
Fail 23 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,669 miles

Both rack end slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2015 103,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rack end slight play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 93,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silenser strap incomplete.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silenser strap incomplete.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,416 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 78,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2011 61,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2009 42,852 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 42,852 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 30,279 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 30,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front tyre outer surface perished and showing signs of wear on outer edge

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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ONZ 9518 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ONZ 9518, 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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What year was ONZ 9518 registered?

ONZ 9518 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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