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MT05 WXE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,922 mi
Last recorded82,922 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 WXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,922 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill(marked) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (marked) (5.2.6)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2015 79,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing on edge & cracking in tread

o/s front tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,206 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing on edge & cracking in tread

o/s front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,834 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,529 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 65,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,467 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 51,829 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,381 miles

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

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 WXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

MT05 WXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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