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ML05 OGM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OGM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 108,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,398 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded (outside predcribed area)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slighty corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f outer sill corroded (outside predcribed area)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills slighty corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 103,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f sill corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,186 miles

n/s outer sill corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,799 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 94,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,810 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,672 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,562 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre vworn inner edge

windsreen lightly scratched(zone b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,341 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inneredge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,849 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 26,558 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,458 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 OGM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OGM, 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 ML05 OGM registered?

ML05 OGM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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