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MW05 EFV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,063 mi
Last recorded75,063 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,063 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,231 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the outer tread pattern

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,429 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 64,429 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 54,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 50,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 43,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,091 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,204 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,966 miles

Centre brake light has 1 led bulb not working

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

Power steering lid is missing

Fail 23 Jul 2009 30,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre brake light has 1 led bulb not working

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

Power steering lid is missing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,456 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 EFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

MW05 EFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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