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MD05 PTX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

233,736 mi
Last recorded233,736 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 PTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 233,736 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 233,725 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 221,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 177,486 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 177,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 153,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 152,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 126,403 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 125,398 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,912 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking/spliting on sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,140 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,240 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 PTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

MD05 PTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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