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ML05 UTG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UTG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 119,221 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 118,831 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 101,678 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,211 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,970 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 45,402 miles

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

r/n/s tyre perishing slightly.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,094 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 33,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 25,740 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 UTG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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