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ML05 MBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,907 mi
Last recorded43,907 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 MBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 43,907 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 43,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,517 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,585 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 19 Nov 2019 40,597 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle

loud wining noise on engine

Fail 19 Nov 2019 40,597 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

heavy surface corrosion to rear axle

loud wining noise on engine

Pass 8 Nov 2018 38,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 37,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,775 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,571 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,095 miles

rear exhaust support braket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,898 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 19,007 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 19,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,973 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 15,973 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,288 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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ML05 MBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML05 MBF, 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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ML05 MBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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