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MK05 OXE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,504 mi
Last recorded117,504 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 OXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,086 miles

very slight play nearside antiroll bar link

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,072 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 88,579 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 71,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning lamp lit

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,807 miles

air bag warning lamp lit

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 48,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,999 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,594 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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MK05 OXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

MK05 OXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is MK05 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 OXE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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