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MW05 FKZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,879 mi
Last recorded88,879 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Aug 2018 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,987 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

front tyres uneven wear

Fail 10 Aug 2017 74,987 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust mount broken but system secure

Fail 25 Jul 2016 56,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust mount broken but system secure

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,944 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear exhaust bracked corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,899 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,961 miles

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

nearside rear door damaged but still opens and closes

rear exhaust silencer strap broken but system still supported

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,961 miles

nearside rear door damaged but still opens and closes

rear exhaust silencer strap broken but system still supported

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,328 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r door damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2012 43,328 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

child seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 16 Jul 2010 33,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,628 miles

n/s/f tyre at 2.5mm on outter edge

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 FKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

MW05 FKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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