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PA54 RAY

2012 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,584 mi
Last recorded47,584 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA54 RAY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,584 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 47,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 134,340 miles

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nsf & osf ()

Pass 1 May 2025 132,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 46,864 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 129,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 44,532 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 124,096 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 124,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 40,687 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 40,687 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 118,343 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 118,343 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 36,289 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 36,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 112,235 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 112,235 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,931 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 27,482 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 24,021 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,587 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,794 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,932 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 91,932 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 14,364 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,770 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 10,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,751 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 6,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,410 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 51,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,224 miles

exhaust back box bracket corroded

osr tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall wear

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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PA54 RAY is a 2012 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PA54 RAY, 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 14 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PA54 RAY is a 2012 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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