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MV05 NWW

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,963 mi
Last recorded139,963 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 139,861 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 137,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 134,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 132,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 132,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 129,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 127,589 miles

abs light show intermittent fault

horn slight low sound

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 125,109 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

horn slightky horm slightly low

parking brake travel high

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 122,786 miles

Front brake disc's lipped

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 122,748 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc's lipped

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 119,635 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs lipped

mil light on

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/r calipier slightly sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,576 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,837 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 65,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,951 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,411 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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MV05 NWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV05 NWW, 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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MV05 NWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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