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MM05 NKN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 99,412 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 99,410 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear light lens holed

Fail 18 Jun 2025 96,936 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear light lens holed

Pass 26 Jun 2024 93,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 93,099 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 77,779 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both indicator showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 71,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2021 71,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2020 65,308 miles

service light on

Fail 1 Jun 2020 65,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 16 May 2019 61,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,615 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 57,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,742 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 52,742 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,669 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,114 miles

ADVISE cracking on both rear tyres and nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,465 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING UP WITH AGE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,066 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)

all tyres are 7 years old and are slightly perrished and cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,374 miles

ADVISE cracking on outer sidewalls of both nearside tyres.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,374 miles

ADVISE cracking on outer sidewalls of both nearside tyres.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,654 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,411 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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MM05 NKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM05 NKN, 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 MM05 NKN registered?

MM05 NKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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