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MT05 XLV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,722 mi
Last recorded91,722 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,722 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,088 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,288 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,081 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,477 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 85,477 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side and near side outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 81,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,017 miles

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)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 63,944 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,162 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear mounting deteriorated/corroded but system adequately supported

Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,216 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 28,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,079 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 11,222 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 XLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

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

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