2006 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Petrol · FP06 YPJ

The vehicle presents a fluctuating maintenance history that suggests a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent recorded test in September 2022 at 123,567 miles, it failed just three days prior for a fractured nearside front coil spring and a defective rear exhaust mounting. The lack of MOT records for the subsequent four years indicates the vehicle has likely been off the road or untested, leaving its current roadworthiness status unverified. At 20 years old, the Xsara sits at 123,567 miles, representing an average usage of approximately 6,178 miles per year. This low annual mileage profile is consistent with a light-use vehicle, but the data shows a significant gap in activity. Between September 2021 and September 2022, the car covered only 4,293 miles. Such low mileage, combined with the age, often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the failures noted in the 2021 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension assembly, as the history shows recurring issues with perished lower arm bushes, worn anti-roll bar linkages, and rear shock absorber bushes. The 2021 failure regarding a non-excessive oil leak and a rough offside front wheel bearing requires checking to ensure these have not progressed. Given the reported perishing of the tyre in 2021, the sidewalls should be inspected for dry rot regardless of remaining tread depth. Structural integrity around the exhaust system also needs verification, as the rear mounting was already a known point of failure in two consecutive tests.