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MF05 WCL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,412 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners & minion ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 112,412 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners & minion ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 101,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 92,758 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brakes slightly noisy and outside brake pads not visible through road wheels

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,382 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS NAIL.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 71,426 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,229 miles

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,229 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear of engine undertray broken and not supported

spare wheel missing

Fail 8 Sep 2010 68,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,363 miles

rear nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,466 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,119 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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MF05 WCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF05 WCL, 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 MF05 WCL registered?

MF05 WCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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