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MD05 FDL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,570 mi
Last recorded109,570 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,570 miles

both front sills corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,634 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 99,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,898 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 92,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,493 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 75,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,110 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front wipers slight smearing

front no.plate damaged

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front wing damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,354 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,510 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 51,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2011 45,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front discs getting worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,981 miles

rear light lens damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear light damaged but does not efect any of the lights

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 FDL 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 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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

MD05 FDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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