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DE05 MMK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,096 mi
Last recorded130,096 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MMK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 130,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 129,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 112,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 112,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 104,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 103,941 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,764 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 92,761 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,994 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,975 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,743 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 43,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 38,077 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,077 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DE05 MMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 MMK, 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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DE05 MMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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