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MA05 SNK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 SNK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 81,461 miles

Could not assess front and rear pads due to wheel trims

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play And rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 81,461 miles

Could not assess front and rear pads due to wheel trims

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play And rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 79,007 miles

Could not assess front pads due to wheel trims

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Play and rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 77,098 miles

Cannot assess life of front pads due to wheel trims.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also rough on rotation. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 74,398 miles

Front could not assess condition of front pads

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in bearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 71,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 67,275 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 67,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,940 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 56,101 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 40,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,584 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 SNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK registered?

MA05 SNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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