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MA05 SPZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,946 mi
Last recorded132,946 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 SPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,946 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 132,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 12,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,088 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 60,905 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,686 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 48,686 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,439 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,763 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 SPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

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

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