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ML05 XLJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,199 mi
Last recorded111,199 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,199 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,856 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 95,856 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer 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 Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,491 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 79,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,516 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,628 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Low oil pressure displayed on the dash

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,058 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 249,474 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 XLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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