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MF05 WCV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,757 mi
Last recorded86,757 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LAMP UNIT LENS TAPED

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ALSO TRIM COVER BROKEN OFF (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH RUBBER DUST COVERS MISSING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,301 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DUST COVERS MISSING BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,846 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface LAMP (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND BOTH FRONTS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam DIP (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface LAMP (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND BOTH FRONTS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened WHEELS SPLAYED OUT DUE TO SPLINES WEAKENING IN CROSS MEMBER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 65,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour LENS MISSING ORANGE BULB NOW FITTED (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working NO WHEN TAPPED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKET SNAPPED NOW TIE WIRED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened WHEELS SPLAYED OUT DUE TO SPLINES WEAKENING IN CROSS MEMBER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear CHILD SEATS FITTED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSS MEMBER AND UNDER BODY IN GENERAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,700 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,492 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f drop links worn

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,286 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,258 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 34,406 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 28,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,149 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 20,148 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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MF05 WCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

MF05 WCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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