MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Evidence of oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded -pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear axle has corrosion
Rear shocks have slight corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill x1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Evidence of oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nail in tyre x2 nails ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded -pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear axle has corrosion
Rear shocks have slight corrosion
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft outer CV boot weeping some grease
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear hoses--- ferrules have corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft outer CV boot weeping some grease
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear hoses--- ferrules have corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer brake hose slightly at stretch whilst steering wheel at full lock
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer brake hose slightly at stretch whilst steering wheel at full lock
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f brake hoses slightly tight whilst wheels at full lock
slight play detected to o/s of steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/f brake hose appears to be slightly tight at full right hand lock of steering wheel
rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s tyre inner edge slightly worn
rear silencer bracket deteriorated wire being used as a support
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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PE05 AHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 PE05 AHL, 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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PE05 AHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2005.
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