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MA05 ZMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,898 mi
Last recorded101,898 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 101,898 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 89,692 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 89,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 80,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 72,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,474 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,434 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,622 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,793 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,752 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 42,751 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,865 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 ZMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

MA05 ZMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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