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MM05 VZB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,549 mi
Last recorded125,549 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,549 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 125,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2016 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 88t (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,404 miles

both sills corroded at front

Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,231 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,723 miles

advise airbag failure light illumiated on dash.

advise both rear tyres excessivly cracked and perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,637 miles

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

not all centre brake lights lit

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,631 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,607 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,022 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 VZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZB, 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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MM05 VZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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