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MT05 FWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,099 mi
Last recorded93,099 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 FWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 93,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight weap on steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,678 miles

Nearside Rear swinging arm coroded

Offside Rear swinging arm coroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,650 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 74,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 69,089 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,117 miles

Boot lid release handle insecure but can still be readily opened and closed

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

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,613 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,231 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 56,231 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 48,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,198 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,500 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 37,500 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,773 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,204 miles

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

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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MT05 FWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MT05 FWO, 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 MT05 FWO registered?

MT05 FWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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