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ML05 XLB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,920 mi
Last recorded92,920 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XLB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil filler cap missing

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil filler cap missing

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall and between tread

handbrake high

rear suspention beam corroded

slight under vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slight damage still visable from a distance

light scratches in windscreen

n/s outer floor slight corrosion

n/s/r wing slight damage

top engine cover insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slight damage still visable from a distance

light scratches in windscreen

n/s outer floor slight corrosion

n/s/r wing slight damage

top engine cover insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,624 miles

front discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,328 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 22,328 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,378 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 XLB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XLB, 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 XLB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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