MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pipes corroded
sills corroded and weak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Spare tyre defective ()
n/s rear tyre cracking and slightly out of shape
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s rear tyre cracking and slightly out of shape
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight scratching to windscreen (wiper damage)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight scratching to windscreen (wiper damage)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/r door damaged and side panel
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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MA05 PFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 PFV, 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 PFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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