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MF05 EXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,716 mi
Last recorded189,716 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 189,716 miles

wind screen cracked outside zone A

Fail 8 Mar 2017 189,716 miles

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

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

wind screen cracked outside zone A

Pass 4 Mar 2016 173,285 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges and worn to 2mm

Offside Front door check strap not working

Rear wiper blade missing

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and perished

damage to n/s outer sill

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2016 173,285 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges and worn to 2mm

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front door check strap not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade missing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and perished

damage to n/s outer sill

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2015 150,105 miles

N/S/R tyre perished and worn to 3mm tread.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No rear seats fitted so could not test seatbelts.

O/S door mirror secured with tape.

O/s/R tyre perished on outer sidewall and cracking between tread.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Slight play in N/S/F track rod end.

Two stone chips in windscreen zone B.

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 150,105 miles

N/S/R tyre perished and worn to 3mm tread.

No rear seats fitted so could not test seatbelts.

O/S door mirror secured with tape.

O/s/R tyre perished on outer sidewall and cracking between tread.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Slight play in N/S/F track rod end.

Two stone chips in windscreen zone B.

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 122,108 miles

Door mirrors secured by tape.

Drivers door check strap worn.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 122,108 miles

Door mirrors secured by tape.

Drivers door check strap worn.

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 92,754 miles

Can't see front brake pads fully.

Drivers door check strap worn.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Small chip in windscreen (non swept area).

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,754 miles

Can't see front brake pads fully.

Drivers door check strap worn.

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Small chip in windscreen (non swept area).

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,830 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

O/S and N/S Rear indicators pale in colour.

O/S/R tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall and has a nail in tread.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,830 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

O/S and N/S Rear indicators pale in colour.

O/S/R tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall and has a nail in tread.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,657 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,683 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 20,592 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,957 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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MF05 EXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MF05 EXO, 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 MF05 EXO registered?

MF05 EXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MF05 EXO safe to buy?

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