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MV05 PNX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,252 mi
Last recorded70,252 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 PNX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,252 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,076 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,317 miles

front brake discs worn thin and lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,409 miles

front discs thin

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,409 miles

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

front discs thin

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 46,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 38,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2009 31,484 miles

Damage To N/S Door Mirror

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Tyres Worn On Edge

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,277 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 PNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV05 PNX, 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 PNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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