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MA05 GTY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 GTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,917 miles

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

front lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,993 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 73,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,899 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,464 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,099 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,766 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,476 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 GTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA05 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

MA05 GTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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