2006 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · FY06 EVM

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test on February 12, 2026 at 106,332 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent period of instability. While the car passed in 2023 and 2024, it suffered two consecutive failures in late 2025 and early 2026 before finally passing. This recent shift suggests the vehicle may be reaching a threshold of component fatigue or that the owner is only addressing faults once they fall outside of MOT pass criteria. At approximately 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 106,332 miles represents an average usage of roughly 5,300 miles per year, which is significantly lower than the UK average. The data indicates a period of recent increase in activity. Between the September 2023 test at 98,770 miles and the November 2025 failure at 106,217 miles, the car covered over 7,400 miles in just two months. Such low annual mileage often leads to degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and brake lines, due to age and oxidation rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically checking sills and wheel arches where older Citroen models are prone to hidden corrosion. Given the recent failures despite the low mileage, it is vital to verify the state of the braking system and suspension geometry to ensure the issues resolved in February were not merely temporary fixes. Inspect for signs of binding calipers or perished rubber on the coil springs, as low-mileage use often results in seized components if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods.