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MT05 XEY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,486 mi
Last recorded115,486 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 115,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 110,507 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 105,142 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tow bar rusty.

Pass 17 May 2023 100,377 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 100,375 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excess corrosion, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 94,300 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 87,187 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 81,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,263 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,229 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,495 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,731 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,815 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,608 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,622 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,140 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 XEY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

MT05 XEY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is MT05 XEY safe to buy?

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