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MT05 DXZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,130 mi
Last recorded141,130 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 132,091 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 132,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner insecure, fouling the tyre (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,113 miles

Nearside Front Arch liner slight insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2019 126,074 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Arch liner slight insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 121,538 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 116,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 110,937 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front washer jets weak

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 9 Dec 2016 110,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front washer jets weak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,947 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 104,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,595 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,006 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 94,006 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,783 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,783 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,384 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,467 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 DXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

MT05 DXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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