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MF05 WCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,805 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 880,658 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on outer side wall.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,648 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault indicates air bag fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on outer side wall.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,027 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,601 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,052 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,948 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,948 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,204 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 WCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WCX, 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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MF05 WCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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