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MW05 EFS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,130 mi
Last recorded100,130 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 100,127 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,827 miles

Rear metal exhaust strap broken

Rear wiper split

Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill large hole (2.4.A.3)

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

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

OSR door check strap broken

OSR seatbelt not checked - baby seat plugged in

Rear metal exhaust strap broken

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,580 miles

1 h/l light out

front wipers split on end

o/s/r seatbelt babyseat fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 78,580 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

1 h/l light out

front wipers split on end

o/s/r seatbelt babyseat fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,564 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured almost white (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r seatbelt has babyseat

Fail 12 Dec 2015 70,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured almost white (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r seatbelt has babyseat

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,894 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

metal exhaust strap broken

o/s rear tyre worn on edges , front tyres worn on edges, n/s rear tyre slight distortion

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jan 2013 50,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

OSR tyre cracking on outer tread

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust backbox metal strap corroded away

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,877 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust backbox metal strap corroded away

OSR tyre cracking on outer tread

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jan 2012 42,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,846 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 34,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,317 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 32,317 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,328 miles

o/s/f tyrelow on tread - n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall - front brake discs worn - n/s/r tyre cracked + perished .

Fail 15 Jun 2009 25,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyrelow on tread - n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall - front brake discs worn - n/s/r tyre cracked + perished .

Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,907 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 18,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 EFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

MW05 EFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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