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MA05 DOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,121 mi
Last recorded139,121 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 DOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 139,121 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Suspension components corroded.

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 136,965 miles

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front & both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread

rear of both outer sills damaged

registration plates deteriorating

Fail 8 Mar 2022 136,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside front & both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread

rear of both outer sills damaged

registration plates deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2021 134,114 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST BOOT CRACKING/PERISHING

Fail 2 Mar 2021 134,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended NEARSIDE REAR (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST BOOT CRACKING/PERISHING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,898 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGES - NEARSIDE CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 28 Mar 2019 127,932 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 28 Mar 2019 127,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,836 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,556 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,874 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,609 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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MA05 DOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MA05 DOU, 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 MA05 DOU registered?

MA05 DOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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