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AY05 MKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,782 mi
Last recorded146,782 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 146,782 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat loose but not insecure

Offside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights stay on sometimes

Fail 23 Aug 2019 146,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat loose but not insecure

Offside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights stay on sometimes

Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,435 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive bottom end leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top end leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front service light on dash

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 135,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive bottom end leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top end leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front service light on dash

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2017 121,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple chips in screen all <10mm (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2017 121,434 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs worn(o/s/f crumbling/flaking/heavy corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s sill panel corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/f sill panel corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box hanging strap severly corroded and broke (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple chips in screen all <10mm (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2016 109,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 28 May 2016 109,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 91,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,268 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,072 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY05 MKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY05 MKE, 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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AY05 MKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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