MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust and mount corroded
both side front seat belt started to fray
both side wishbone rear bushs started to wear
couldnt view brake pads
discs started to wear
offside rear tyre started to wear
slight play on offside front link
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both side front seat belt started to fray
both side wishbone rear bushs started to wear
couldnt view brake pads
discs started to wear
offside rear tyre started to wear
slight play on offside front link
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK05 OEW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 MK05 OEW, 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 OEW registered?
MK05 OEW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.
Is MK05 OEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK05 OEW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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