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MM05 TYP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,393 mi
Last recorded141,393 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 TYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 141,393 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 141,310 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 134,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Oct 2023 134,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 128,827 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 128,827 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,761 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 121,761 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,317 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s front gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 117,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s front gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 113,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,880 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 106,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,559 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,518 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 95,460 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside offside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,343 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,207 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,146 miles

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,546 miles

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

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,903 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 13 Jan 2010 37,716 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,511 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 TYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

MM05 TYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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