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MK05 OEM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,292 mi
Last recorded169,292 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 OEM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 169,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 161,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 161,069 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator interaction (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 149,429 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 149,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 136,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 136,206 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 136,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 127,498 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 127,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear at edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 111,060 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 110,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,350 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,841 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,841 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,444 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,991 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)

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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MK05 OEM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MK05 OEM, 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 MK05 OEM registered?

MK05 OEM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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