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MA05 PFZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 PFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,888 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade spit

Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade spit

Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 94,528 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,997 miles

cooling fan bearings going

slight play n/s/f/rack swivel

Fail 20 Feb 2014 87,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

cooling fan bearings going

slight play n/s/f/rack swivel

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,279 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 79,279 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 67,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,408 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 53,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,352 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light stays on

front brake pads appear worn

Fail 15 Jul 2009 32,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag light stays on

front brake pads appear worn

Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,988 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 21,638 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

MA05 PFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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