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MD05 PSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,625 mi
Last recorded59,625 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 PSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 59,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 55,252 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,861 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,932 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 43,358 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,122 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 42,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 33,532 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 33,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 28,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 17,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,971 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,247 miles

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear light units cracked

offside front track rod end boot cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,344 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,189 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,384 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 PSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

MD05 PSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is MD05 PSZ safe to buy?

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