2006 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · CE06 AAK

The 2024-12-14 MOT at 74,783 miles recorded a pass, confirming that the Citroen Xsara is presently roadworthy. The preceding 2024-12-07 failure, also at 74,723 miles, listed multiple lamp failures, a torn offside rear tyre, insufficient tread on the near‑side rear tyre and the same slight play in the near‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint, yet the later test shows those items have been corrected while the ball joint play remains a minor defect. Earlier tests reveal recurring suspension wear, indicating a mixed maintenance trend rather than steady improvement. The vehicle’s 2006 manufacture date means it has accumulated about 3,739 miles per year, a low figure for its age that suggests periods of standing. Mileage increments between the 2014‑12‑18 and 2024‑12‑14 tests are steady, with the greatest increase of 5,443 miles occurring between the 2020‑12‑19 and 2021‑12‑18 tests, indicating a short spell of higher usage. Recurring faults centre on suspension components – ball joints, bushes and anti‑roll bar linkages – first flagged in 2014 and re‑appearing in 2024, and on steering rack gaiters that have been missing or deteriorated since 2015. Brake hoses show persistent corrosion at the ferrules from 2019 onward, while tyre wear and structural rust on the outer sills and sub‑frame have been noted repeatedly, and a minor exhaust leak was recorded in 2022. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear suspension bushes and ball joints for excessive movement, confirm the steering rack gaiter is intact, examine brake hoses for corrosion, verify tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, and look for rust on the sills and sub‑frame that could weaken structural strength.