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T444 TEL

2012 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests41 (29 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70.7%

Mileage

78,900 mi
Last recorded78,900 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 TEL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

29 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 78,900 miles

undertrays attached

Pass 31 Oct 2025 78,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also evidence of run flat on sidewalls (5.2.3 (l))

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

injector seat seals leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2025 78,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 missing/broken (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also evidence of run flat on sidewalls (5.2.3 (l))

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

injector seat seals leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,146 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 78,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,003 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield not secure

Nearside Rear Axle dirt shield not secure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 71,899 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield not secure

Nearside Rear Axle dirt shield not secure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 77,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 77,073 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 76,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 76,095 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 74,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 53,909 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 53,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,601 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 70,601 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,868 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 64,867 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/65/15 FITTED 185/65/15 REQUIRED (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,106 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 64,101 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 33,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and tyre cracking due to age but not ply or cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,747 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracks in

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,137 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,658 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,508 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 45,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,078 miles

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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T444 TEL is a 2012 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.7%.

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 T444 TEL, 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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T444 TEL is a 2012 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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