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MA05 WSW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,023 mi
Last recorded157,023 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WSW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 157,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil and coolant on minimum

Fail 26 May 2017 157,021 miles

Emissions not tested cambelt condition unknown (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil and coolant on minimum

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,729 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight play nearside radius arm bearing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 137,729 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre badly worn

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

slight play nearside radius arm bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 121,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 112,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 100,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,498 miles

both rear tyres wrong speed rating T on them not H

front wiper smearing

toe bar ball missing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,827 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 75,827 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,045 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,186 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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MA05 WSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA05 WSW, 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 WSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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