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MM05 NTC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,668 mi
Last recorded166,668 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 166,668 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 166,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,952 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 95,949 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 89,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,949 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 84,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,016 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 76,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

early cracking n/s/f/outer tyre wall

early cracking r/n/s & r/o/s inner & outer tyre walls

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,171 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 12 Sep 2009 64,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,461 miles

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)

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2008 40,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,589 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 NTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

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

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