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MA05 JWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 JWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,729 miles

Both front brake discs badly scored.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,729 miles

Both front brake discs badly scored.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,911 miles

both front arm bushes worn and slight play in ball joints

both front tyres perished and worn on edges

slight exhaust blow

wipers slightly poor

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,377 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,377 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,480 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 50,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,303 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,298 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,442 miles

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

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

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

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

passenger side rear tyre bad side wall kerbing (scuffing).

Fail 27 Jun 2012 42,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres badly worn on shoulders (under inflation).

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

passenger side rear tyre bad side wall kerbing (scuffing).

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,089 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 34,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 26,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 18,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MA05 JWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 MA05 JWL, 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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MA05 JWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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