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MF05 ORW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,553 mi
Last recorded112,553 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ORW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 112,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 6 May 2014 100,935 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 91,265 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 91,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 81,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,610 miles

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

back box mount corroded away an now supported buy centre pipe mount

Fail 4 May 2011 72,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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)

front disks lipped

front wipers smearing

put 0.9lrs of oil in to carry out test

back box mount corroded away an now supported buy centre pipe mount

Pass 4 May 2010 63,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,929 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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MF05 ORW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF05 ORW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF05 ORW registered?

MF05 ORW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is MF05 ORW safe to buy?

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