MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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
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
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK
NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST BOOT CRACKING/PERISHING
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
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
both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
slight oil leak from engine / gearbox
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MA05 DOU safe to buy?
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