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MA05 PDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,968 mi
Last recorded88,968 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 PDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,111 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 85,111 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,028 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 59,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 55,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,246 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 48,246 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

o/s front and o/s rear tyres tread low advise replacement

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,613 miles

o/s rear tyre tread low

Fail 22 Feb 2013 43,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre tread low

o/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,219 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 PDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU registered?

MA05 PDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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