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MD05 EYM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,948 mi
Last recorded108,948 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 EYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 108,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,423 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 100,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 91,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 85,570 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 78,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 78,907 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 71,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 64,891 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 64,891 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 57,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,732 miles

difficulty in checking rear seatbelts due to child seats (but not connected)

plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

slight tightness on o/s/r road wheel when spun

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,830 miles

child seats fitted o/s/r & n/s/r,check belts without disconnection

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 87,827 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

child seats fitted o/s/r & n/s/r,check belts without disconnection

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 May 2010 30,007 miles

n/s/r tyre ageing (cracks)

o/s/r & n/s/r indicator bulbs fading

stickers over number plate post codes

Pass 20 May 2009 22,573 miles

child seats with connected belts o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 29 May 2008 17,570 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 EYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EYM, 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 MD05 EYM registered?

MD05 EYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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