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MA05 PFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,163 mi
Last recorded99,163 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 99,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre low on edge

Fail 13 May 2016 99,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre low on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2015 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front wheel bearing slighty nosey

Fail 27 May 2015 90,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front wheel bearing slighty nosey

o/s rear lamp inscure when boot open

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,377 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,251 miles

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2012 68,249 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 27 May 2011 55,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust baffles loose

Fail 26 May 2011 55,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 26 May 2010 46,130 miles

back box poor condition near joint

n/s/r tyre low and has splits

Pass 26 May 2009 34,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,058 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

o/s/r door handle broken

Pass 29 May 2008 28,407 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 28,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 PFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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