2002 CITROEN XSARA1.7L PETROL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile due to a history of structural degradation and recurring mechanical failures. While the most recent test in February 2022 at 76,795 miles passed, the failure just five days prior revealed a critical structural defect. The outer sill showed significantly reduced strength at the offside front seat belt anchorage, indicating advanced corrosion that compromises the vehicle's structural integrity. Since no MOT has been recorded for over four years from that date, the current roadworthiness status is unverified and likely expired. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. The record shows a significant gap of 13,000 miles between February 2021 and February 2022, followed by a complete absence of data for the subsequent forty-months. This low usage suggests the car may have spent long periods stationary, which often accelerates the deterioration of rubber components and promotes internal corrosion despite low mechanical wear. The lack of recent data makes it impossible to determine the current state of the drivetrain or braking systems. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the outer sills and floor pans to determine if the previously noted sill corrosion has been repaired or has spread. The recurring failure of the offside front drive shaft constant velocity boot in both 2021 and 2022 indicates a pattern of neglecting preventative maintenance on rubber components. Given the age and the long interval since the last test, an inspector should also check for seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and thinning of the central exhaust system which was already flagged for a leak in 2022.