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MW05 RSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,707 mi
Last recorded125,707 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 RSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 125,707 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 125,707 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 117,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,218 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 77,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,649 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,429 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,427 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,355 miles

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

Offside and Nearside front tyres starting to crack on tread 185/65 R15

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,687 miles

Front discs lipped

Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,687 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front discs lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2011 44,550 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 44,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,985 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

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

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