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MH05 DVL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,687 mi
Last recorded170,687 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 DVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 170,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 153,127 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 149,039 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 149,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 141,280 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 141,273 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 131,229 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 127,394 miles

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

Outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,456 miles

heavy corrossion on rear axle

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Apr 2019 123,453 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrossion on rear axle

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,215 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Fail 10 Apr 2018 119,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,040 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2017 113,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,841 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Apr 2016 106,779 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,164 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,438 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,843 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,034 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 47,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,817 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,410 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,092 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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MH05 DVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MH05 DVL, 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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MH05 DVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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