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MA05 MSV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,811 mi
Last recorded78,811 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 MSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,889 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 71,827 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads+ nail

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,817 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,502 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 53,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 14 May 2012 53,042 miles

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 3 May 2011 44,373 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,991 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,215 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 MSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

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

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