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MV05 NWX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,577 mi
Last recorded100,577 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,577 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,708 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,708 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,284 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 77,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box , baffle loose

x2 rear tyres aged and cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,006 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 36,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,047 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are worn on the side walls

Fail 12 Apr 2010 31,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are worn on the side walls

Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV05 NWX, 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 MV05 NWX registered?

MV05 NWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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