MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure unit (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on only working on fast speed (8.2.1b)
Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)
Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn & clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
Engine management lamp indicating fault
Engine noisy (crank pulley)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Unable to open tail gate
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine crankshaft pulley worn, damaged & noisy & drive belt worn
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Engine oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake efficiency low 18%
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre old 2005 y o m
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Engine oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake efficiency low 18%
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre old 2005 y o m
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
damage to nearside rear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
damage to nearside rear
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW05 BWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BWY, 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 BWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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