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MA05 OBP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,130 mi
Last recorded89,130 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 89,130 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 89,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,228 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 80,544 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 80,527 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER sill corroded about half (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked -goes to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER sill corroded about half (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F inner wheelarch guard insecure and catches on the strut

Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,621 miles

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

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

O/S/F Inner wheel arch lining fouling coil spring

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 73,048 miles

Offside front inner arch lining fouling spring

Fail 23 Apr 2021 73,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front inner arch lining fouling spring

Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,025 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 71,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 67,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seatbelt jammed - does not real out as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edges cracked deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,176 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,133 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 57,101 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Black clasp (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,438 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 48,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,157 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 44,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,226 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,549 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 39,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,121 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,031 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 25,476 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,476 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,727 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 OBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OBP, 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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MA05 OBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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