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MD05 AHF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,933 mi
Last recorded109,933 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 AHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 109,933 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 109,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,774 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 106,773 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 95,869 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 95,694 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 88,706 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 78,546 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 78,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 69,350 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,261 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 31 May 2012 52,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 32,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,561 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,577 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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MD05 AHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD05 AHF, 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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MD05 AHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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