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MD05 FEP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,256 mi
Last recorded152,256 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 FEP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 152,256 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 152,253 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 138,610 miles

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

Sill repairs are heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Jul 2023 138,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 125,866 miles

welding repairs seem sealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 14 Jun 2022 125,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer skin sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Outer skin sill has early corrosion

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 121,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer skin sill has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Outer skin sill has early corrosion

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 115,670 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 115,670 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 110,644 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,494 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 102,492 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,535 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,623 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,762 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 63,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,477 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 27,477 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,491 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 25,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

MD05 FEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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