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MV05 PNN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 PNN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 75,056 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sil holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil weak but not holed very weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,636 miles

Rear rear shockers gaiters torn n/s o/s

Pass 20 Apr 2023 73,122 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 73,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,425 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 69,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,474 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 68,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,124 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 58,124 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,092 miles

Offside Front track rod end

Rear BOTH rear tyres cracking

oil filler cap missing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Front track rod end

Rear BOTH rear tyres cracking

oil filler cap missing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 48,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,413 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 33,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,557 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 28,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,291 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,604 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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MV05 PNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PNN, 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 MV05 PNN registered?

MV05 PNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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