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MT05 XFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,498 mi
Last recorded157,498 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 157,498 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

os outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 14 Aug 2026 157,477 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

os outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 18 Aug 2025 148,829 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 148,813 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 110,076 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 110,076 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 95,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 94,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,854 miles

front brake pads worn

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,323 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Oct 2018 87,032 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,789 miles

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,360 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre worn low on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,360 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/R Tyre worn low on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,188 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,720 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 36,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,134 miles

back box braket snapped but still supported

wider tyres fitted to front not catching on lock to lock check

Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

back box braket snapped but still supported

wider tyres fitted to front not catching on lock to lock check

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

MT05 XFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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