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MM05 NLN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,094 mi
Last recorded134,094 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 134,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 134,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 123,562 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

mil light on

rear brake hose mounting brackets corroded but still supporting pipes at time of test - both sides

sills fitted to nearside and offside and due to paint and sealant am unable to fully assess repairs

Fail 5 Mar 2018 123,547 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired and offside outer sill tops (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

rear brake hose retaining brackets corroded but still supporting pipes at time of test

sills fitted to nearside and offside and due to paint and sealant am unable to properly assess repairs.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 123,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak engine ()

General under body corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 110,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,777 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,479 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2014 91,479 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2013 77,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box rusty & corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges(3mm).

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box rusty & corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges(3mm).

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low.

slight lip om front brake discs.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 61,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low.

slight lip om front brake discs.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 51,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 51,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades poor

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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Various covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,523 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,522 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,629 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,580 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 NLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NLN, 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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MM05 NLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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