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ML05 XJY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,118 mi
Last recorded108,118 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,118 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 100,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking floor area. (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,930 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front track rod end worn pass limit

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,874 miles

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

o/s track rod end worn to pass limit

spare tyre worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,509 miles

n/s/r outer tyre edge has wear.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,538 miles

slight play in o/s rack end.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in o/s rack end.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f and n/s/f outer tyre edges have some wear.

rear exhaust box strap corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,661 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

slight wear in o/s rack end

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,984 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,468 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,499 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 35,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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