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MM05 VYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,015 mi
Last recorded86,015 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,015 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear box side ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front tyre worn (bald) on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

spare wheel loose

Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

tested in wet condition

Fail 7 Jul 2015 74,420 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

tested in wet condition

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,121 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap door missing

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,482 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 VYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

MM05 VYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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