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MW05 RUC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,058 mi
Last recorded76,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 RUC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,058 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 76,058 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,782 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 64,782 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,578 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,501 miles

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,645 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs and pads worn.

o/s rear tyre outer side wall cracked.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,611 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 RUC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

MW05 RUC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is MW05 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 RUC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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