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MF05 XDD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,171 mi
Last recorded111,171 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XDD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wiper starting to split.

Offside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper damp and sticking on.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brakes slightly uneven.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 100,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,866 miles

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

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

unable to see front or rear brake pads due to fitted wheel trims

Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,852 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at centre (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

unable to see front or rear brake pads due to fitted wheel trims

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,665 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pad depth not visible through wheels

spare tyre cracked & perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pad depth not visible through wheels

spare tyre cracked & perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,305 miles

cannot see brake pads clearly due to fitted wheel trims

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2014 71,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,693 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,605 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 22,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XDD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF05 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

MF05 XDD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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