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MT05 DXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,456 mi
Last recorded102,456 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 102,456 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes to pws rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door fouling front wing when opening and closing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers door difficult to open and close

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot handle and switch damaged taped up and loose but can still open boot (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills corroded not holed yet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

various points of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2025 97,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 93,866 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil springs/rear axle/inner and outer sills/rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 93,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil springs/rear axle/inner and outer sills/rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 90,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,820 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,428 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,416 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on min

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight splitting on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 77,830 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2017 77,818 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 68,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box exhaust slightly corroded

both front tyres cracked

front exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 27 May 2016 68,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box exhaust slightly corroded

both front tyres cracked

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 May 2015 58,224 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,409 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,706 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 46,461 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 40,953 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,923 miles

cut in sidewall - rear discs corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,113 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,790 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 25,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres on limit .

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 DXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

MT05 DXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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