MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak Bottle ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak Bottle ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front and rear tyres tread low
n/s rear tyre flat
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front and rear tyres tread low
n/s rear tyre flat
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear silencer
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear silencer
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
vehicle over heating fan failing to activate when temperature reached.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
vehicle over heating fan failing to activate when temperature reached.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
near side rear tyre has a piece of metal embedded within it
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW05 BUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 MW05 BUH, 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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MW05 BUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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