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ML05 XKV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,739 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 84,739 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 78,840 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,216 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 60,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,177 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,177 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,327 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,104 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth and very close to cords on inner shoulders of tread

rear end of sills show evidence of jacking damage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,509 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 XKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

ML05 XKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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