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MF05 VPG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,840 mi
Last recorded148,840 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VPG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2022 148,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 143,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 143,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 135,455 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 135,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 123,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,913 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 110,912 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,545 miles

Cuts to nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear light unit cracked

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 101,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Cuts to nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear light unit cracked

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,038 miles

Front tyres worn low on outer edges

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front seatbelt not retracting fully

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn low on outer edges

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front seatbelt not retracting fully

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,192 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,494 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 61,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,311 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,839 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,801 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 38,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are old and perished

Fail 18 May 2009 38,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are old and perished

Pass 19 May 2008 32,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 32,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 VPG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MF05 VPG, 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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MF05 VPG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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