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MT05 XPR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,067 mi
Last recorded101,067 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XPR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,907 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 93,907 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,449 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 92,449 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 88,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 85,680 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 76,237 miles

nearside front wing damaged

rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,790 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jul 2012 66,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Jul 2011 58,284 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,213 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,134 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 XPR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

MT05 XPR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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