CITROEN XSARA2006 · 1.6L Diesel

The Citroen Xsara passed its most recent MOT on 10 December 2021 at 90,637 miles with only minor corrosion advisories on both front seat belt anchorages. The maintenance trend across the record reads as broadly stable with light, intermittent wear items flagged rather than escalating mechanical failure. No test in the supplied history recorded a failure, which indicates the vehicle was presented in legally roadworthy condition each time. Recorded mileage rose from 42,721 miles in January 2018 to 90,637 miles by December 2021, an average of roughly 12,000 miles per year across that span before the record ends. Against a 20-year life and a final 90,637 miles, the long-term average sits near 4,500 miles per year, confirming the car saw light use overall with a busier middle period. The absence of any MOT entry after December 2021 means the vehicle has stood unused for approximately four and a half years relative to today's date, a gap that itself warrants scrutiny for perished seals and flat spots. The December 2019 test at 65,291 miles flagged an offside rear back plate corroded and rotten, a track rod end with slight movement, and a suspected offside front wheel bearing noise. A buyer should physically inspect the rear axle back plates and surrounding structural metal for progressive rust, confirm the track rod ends and steering joints are free of play, and listen for bearing rumble on the front hubs. The January 2019 test also noted an offside front metal brake pipe corroded; brake pipe integrity and the condition of the rear brake hardware must be checked before road use. Tyre wear recurred across 2019, 2020, and 2021 tests, with edges and treads close to limits, suggesting the previous owner deferred replacements until advisories mounted. Seat belt anchorage corrosion flagged in the final test implies bodywork rust is beginning at prescribed safety points. Given the standing period since 2021, a full inspection of tyres, brake discs, calipers, and underbody corrosion is essential before any purchase commitment.