MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,771 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All for tyres cracked
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All for tyres cracked
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking inner and outer walls
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
child seat fitted rear
rear wiper deteriated
spare tyre defective
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing very thin outside edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing very thin outside edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs slightly corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear wiper split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside steering rack minor play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside steering rack minor play
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
spare tyre below std
spare tyre below std
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV05 PLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 MV05 PLX, 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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MV05 PLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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