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MW05 BXP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,152 mi
Last recorded112,152 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 BXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,152 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,998 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 108,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,935 miles

advise front wheel bearings have minor play

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,834 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,147 miles

offside front sill corroded but not excessive and not within a perscribed area

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,731 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 69,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,817 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 55,466 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,291 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,522 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,894 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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MW05 BXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BXP, 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 MW05 BXP registered?

MW05 BXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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