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MA05 SPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,057 mi
Last recorded68,057 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 SPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 68,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre 2.5mil

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,912 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre 2.5mil

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,303 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 36,293 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,745 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 SPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

MA05 SPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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