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MT05 XPX

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,294 mi
Last recorded147,294 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 147,294 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 147,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 143,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,988 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 130,988 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 118,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear service brake noisy when applied

Fail 25 May 2018 118,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear service brake noisy when applied

Pass 12 May 2017 106,085 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

centre/rear exhaust joint has a minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 20 May 2016 97,889 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 97,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,583 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

no rear seats fitted

small cut in tread of o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2015 87,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit

no rear seats fitted

small cut in tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,287 miles

front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

nearside front tyre toutching inner wing on full left lock

rear brake aplication close to fail

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,611 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,235 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 53,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,622 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,815 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,815 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,706 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

MT05 XPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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