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MA05 PCV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,146 mi
Last recorded76,146 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 PCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 76,146 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Requires Attention (possible steering fluid leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,209 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side wings (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 69,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 67,256 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,846 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 64,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,620 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 62,620 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,462 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,296 miles

Offside Rear OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 8 Mar 2018 55,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,802 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,737 miles

Offside Front inner rack slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,737 miles

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

Offside Front inner rack slight play

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,976 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Fail 5 Mar 2015 47,976 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,651 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,628 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 23,628 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

p a s fluid very low

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,198 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,201 miles

Rear wiper blade worn

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 PCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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