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MD05 ODE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,132 mi
Last recorded75,132 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,717 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,710 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

radiator leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,976 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly scuffed and cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,597 miles

slight leak from power steering pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,292 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,901 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 ODE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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