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MT05 BAO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 BAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,757 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 76,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,608 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 71,608 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 68,461 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 68,461 miles

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

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

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

Front front discs worn/lipped

Offside hand brake lever held in on position

Rear discs deteriorating

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 May 2016 60,599 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 52,280 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded off centre section

Pass 2 May 2014 44,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,946 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 31,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,725 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 23,715 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 18,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,126 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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MT05 BAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT05 BAO, 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 MT05 BAO registered?

MT05 BAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is MT05 BAO safe to buy?

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