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MD05 CNU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 CNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,014 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,782 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,100 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective excessively perished and cracked ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing Centre, rear seat ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective excessively perished and cracked ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing Centre, rear seat ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,227 miles

Nearside Rear door and sill slightly damage

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks inner wall, outer edge and in treads

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 77,227 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear door and sill slightly damage

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks inner wall, outer edge and in treads

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,763 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 72,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,667 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,828 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,111 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 52,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,484 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,009 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 24,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,685 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 CNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MD05 CNU, 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 CNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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