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MV05 PTX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,642 mi
Last recorded112,642 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 PTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 112,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 110,699 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 110,674 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced excessively corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is barely visible

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,618 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2023 110,596 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,828 miles

N/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED - PREVIOUS REPAIR

O/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED - PREVIOUS REPAIR

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE COMPIONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 26 Jul 2022 107,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED - PREVIOUS REPAIR

O/S/F OUTER SILL HOLED - PREVIOUS REPAIR

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE COMPIONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 104,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 104,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,852 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,588 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,614 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

knocking/rattle from nearside front heard when driving vehicle in and out of test station.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,552 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 73,552 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,327 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,478 miles

off side rear tyre perished dot code 5004 185/65--15--h--michelin

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,219 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,544 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 47,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 42,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 35,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,422 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 PTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

MV05 PTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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