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MM05 NTA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,509 mi
Last recorded96,509 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,509 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 96,509 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 96,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 93,839 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,793 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,270 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 64,270 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,396 miles

Spare tyre severe cracks on the sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking on the tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,380 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken but exhaust supported elsewhere

Fail 26 Oct 2011 44,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken but exhaust supported elsewhere

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,864 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,812 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,943 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 NTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTA, 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 NTA registered?

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

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