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MA05 WXX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,235 mi
Last recorded112,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 112,235 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,423 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,385 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,552 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

engine covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer snapping at weld (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,154 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,810 miles

nearside rear no. plate light insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2013 47,725 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover loose

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outter walls

Fail 26 Jul 2012 35,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover loose

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outter walls

slight exhaust rattle

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 27,414 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,721 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,804 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 WXX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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