2007 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · NJ57 CFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its test in November 2025 at 78,648 miles, it had failed just three miles prior due to a critical SRS warning lamp, a dangerous tyre with exposed cords, and a leaking rear shock absorber. This pattern of failing on safety-critical items and mechanical components suggests that the owner only addresses faults when forced by the MOT tester rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. There is a significant data anomaly in the record between November 2021 at 82,177 miles and November 2022 at 56,394 miles, which suggests either a recording error or a major component replacement. Since 2022, the car has covered roughly 22,000 miles. This low-frequency usage pattern often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the recurring reports of perished tyres and leaking seals. A buyer must scrutinise the condition of the steering and braking systems. The record shows recurring issues with the steering rack inner joints, noted in 2024, and front brake discs that progressed from minor pitting in 2023 to significant wear by 2024. The offside rear shock absorber is currently misting oil, which indicates a failing seal that will eventually lead to total failure. Given the history of SRS lamp faults, a physical inspection must also verify that the airbag system is functional and that the fault was not merely cleared without being repaired.