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MT05 WXB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,553 mi
Last recorded173,553 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 WXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 173,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 160,350 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 142,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,863 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 121,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 115,033 miles

Engine Management light on dash

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 107,563 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 107,552 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 91,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,629 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,622 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

wheel trims fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,654 miles

wheel trims fitted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 67,654 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

rear wiper split

undertray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

rear wiper split

undertray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,197 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2009 40,338 miles

emissions were high reccomend forte diesel system treatment

n/s/f tyre geting low on outer edge and small cut in middle of tread 185/65/15 H

small lip on inner face of brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,663 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 31,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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
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MT05 WXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

MT05 WXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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