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MW05 EXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,984 mi
Last recorded109,984 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,984 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 109,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nail/screw in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear seat down when presented for test,rectified before test comenced

Fail 17 Apr 2014 100,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

power steering stiff and unresponsive

rear seat down when presented for test,rectified before test comenced

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,062 miles

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

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2011 72,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 58,557 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,338 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 46,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2008 33,990 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 EXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

MW05 EXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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