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MT05 RFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,989 mi
Last recorded119,989 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 119,989 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 113,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,817 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 108,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,124 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 103,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,706 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,747 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slightly worn inner and outer edges

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,874 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,850 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre perished but not through to cords

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,348 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,100 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,687 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 51,919 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,918 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 42,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,850 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFX, 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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MT05 RFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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