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DE05 MWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,789 mi
Last recorded71,789 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 71,705 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,900 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,786 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 51,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,365 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 43,361 miles

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

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

Spare tyre perrished / cracked in sidewall. (deep enough to reach cords)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,470 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,080 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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DE05 MWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE05 MWJ, 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 DE05 MWJ registered?

DE05 MWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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