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M2 GHG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,352 mi
Last recorded156,352 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 GHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 156,352 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 156,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 149,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion present in offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2022 143,180 miles

drivers seat has slight play in seat back

Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 131,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 119,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,013 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust turbo heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust turbo heat shields loose

wiper blades smeary

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,952 miles

exhaust turbo heat shields loose

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,624 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

engine undertray damaged

turbo heat shields loose

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre depths getting low on outer edges

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

corrosion on rear brake discs

engine undertray fitted

exhaust turbo heat shield loose

nearside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2010 39,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on rear brake discs

engine undertray fitted

exhaust turbo heat shield loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre depths getting low on outer edges

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

slight corrosion on both rear brake disc inner surfaces

Fail 2 Oct 2009 34,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine undertray fitted

slight corrosion on both rear brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,797 miles

both rear brake disc surfaces corroded

undertray fitted

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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M2 GHG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M2 GHG, 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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What year was M2 GHG registered?

M2 GHG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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