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MM05 TYS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,080 mi
Last recorded92,080 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 92,080 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,989 miles

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

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

Offside rear 1/4 panel slightly damaged, no sharp edges. Rear lamp has slight damage too

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,644 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,644 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,867 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted so unable to check seat belt

Fail 18 Sep 2015 70,122 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted so unable to check seat belt

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear tyres also perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust silencer strap no longer adds support to the exhaust system

nearside front tyre is severely perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,041 miles

Engine oil near min mark

Rear exhaust box mounting strap broken but exhaust is suported

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,796 miles

nearside rear tyre very perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,842 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 20,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 TYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

MM05 TYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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