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MW05 PXP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,017 mi
Last recorded74,017 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 PXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,017 miles

Both outer sills weakening-may need welding repairs before next test

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play End of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 74,006 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both outer sills weakening-may need welding repairs before next test

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play End of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,763 miles

Covers over wheel arches prevent some visual checks

Fail 22 Dec 2015 66,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers over wheel arches prevent some visual checks

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,454 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper but not considered a danger to pedestrians or other road users

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)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,823 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper-not considered a danger to pedestrians or other road users

Rear exhaust may need replacing soon

Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,823 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper-not considered a danger to pedestrians or other road users

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust may need replacing soon

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,994 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

n/s/f wiper blade coming into contact with the body. Requires adjustment

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,117 miles

4x New Tyres Fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 28,117 miles

4x New Tyres Fitted.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,977 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 PXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PXP, 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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MW05 PXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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