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ML05 UTA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,196 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside outer sill damaged / distorted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,482 miles

Centre Front exhaust bracket corroded/split

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside outer sill distorted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front exhaust bracket corroded/split

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

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside outer sill distorted

Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,837 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,837 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,962 miles

rear exhaust pipe mounting corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 40,868 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2010 33,751 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 33,751 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2009 22,932 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,855 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,344 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 11,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ML05 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

ML05 UTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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