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MK05 OEY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,675 mi
Last recorded104,675 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 96,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 96,908 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside and Offside front steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 89,496 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2017 82,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacing. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer seats ()

Spare tyre perished recommend replacing.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,865 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

O/S rear tyre perishing on 3mm

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 63,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,820 miles

N/s/f wiper split on ends

front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer bracket corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,743 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

N/s/f wiper split on ends

front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,302 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,302 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,022 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 41,022 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,314 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 34,313 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,015 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,568 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 8,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OEY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MK05 OEY, 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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MK05 OEY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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