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MW05 BUU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,311 mi
Last recorded141,311 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 BUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 141,311 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 135,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 129,929 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Metal exhaust mounting bracket missing.

Fail 10 May 2018 129,901 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Metal exhaust mounting bracket missing.

Pass 30 May 2017 125,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 112,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 105,672 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 105,672 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,544 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 80,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,837 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 60,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,363 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

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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MW05 BUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW05 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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