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MV05 PTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,988 mi
Last recorded51,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 PTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,988 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 51,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,215 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 46,215 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,960 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,231 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 21 Jan 2014 41,231 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres perrished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,122 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 12,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 PTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

MV05 PTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 PTO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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