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MT05 XFA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,070 mi
Last recorded121,070 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,070 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 121,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 117,750 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to outer sill

Fail 25 Jun 2024 117,749 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

slight corrosion to outer sill

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 114,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,168 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,205 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 106,205 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 103,565 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 103,565 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,983 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,983 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,824 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,824 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near side outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 69,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 63,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,126 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,878 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,218 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,235 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 XFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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