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MW05 PXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,239 mi
Last recorded64,239 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 PXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to sills

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,839 miles

Nearside Rackend has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damage

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,138 miles

Nearside outter sill damage

Fail 9 Mar 2018 46,138 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside outter sill damage

Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,080 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 44,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Rear's showing white. (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,717 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 40,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,527 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 37,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,094 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 34,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,605 miles

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

wear in front brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,316 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,231 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,237 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 19,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,856 miles

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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 PXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

MW05 PXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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