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MD05 OCR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,379 mi
Last recorded138,379 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 138,379 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 138,378 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 126,934 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 126,926 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 119,095 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 119,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 111,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,176 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 103,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,437 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,152 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 90,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,626 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,626 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,887 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Dec 2012 76,887 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Dec 2011 70,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,239 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,302 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 54,704 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,460 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 OCR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

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

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