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MW05 RTU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 RTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,977 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 81,975 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split to cord 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,390 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,850 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,120 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,107 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 RTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

MW05 RTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is MW05 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 RTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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