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AP05 PBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,071 mi
Last recorded128,071 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 128,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Silencer corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,149 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 122,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Caliper linkage (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield is bent.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,495 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 109,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 109,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,535 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,212 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light broken

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,343 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 96,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,465 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside 100 kg nearside 170kg (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside 100 kg nearside 170kg (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,491 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Turbo heat shield broken

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Turbo heat shield broken

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,498 miles

leak on injectors 1 & 2

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,189 miles

exhaust / turbo heatsheilds broken

front engine undertray damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2013 77,189 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust / turbo heatsheilds broken

front engine undertray damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,940 miles

rear brake discs corroded, suggest replacement appeox 4000 mls.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,278 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre has sidewall punture

offside rear brake caliper lever not fully returning

turbo exhaust heatsheild broken

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,187 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,191 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 41,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,281 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AP05 PBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 PBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP05 PBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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