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ML05 UTM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 102,243 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

mixed sized tyres front to rear

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,986 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

mixed sized tyres front to rear

Fail 18 Jun 2019 96,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

mixed sized tyres front to rear

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

mixed sized tyres front to rear

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,711 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,476 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,610 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 71,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,476 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 63,476 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 49,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,097 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear tyres wearing uneven and getting close to limits

n/s rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,681 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 UTM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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