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MW05 ODJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,751 mi
Last recorded168,751 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 ODJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 168,751 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 154,799 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 154,799 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 146,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre has minor bulges on the sidewalls

Fail 4 Apr 2012 146,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake slighlty binding

o/s/r tyre has minor bulges on the sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2011 135,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 135,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 115,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 115,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 103,400 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 103,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,055 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 90,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,725 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 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ODJ, 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 ODJ registered?

MW05 ODJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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