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MT05 FWX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,147 mi
Last recorded65,147 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,147 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 65,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,756 miles

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

offside front tyre cut in wall but not to cords

Fail 8 Apr 2015 57,754 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre cut in wall but not to cords

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,531 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 40,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2013 40,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2012 35,639 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear discs badly corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 25,961 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 25,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 18 May 2009 18,765 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2008 13,738 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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MT05 FWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT05 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

MT05 FWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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