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MW05 RUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,052 mi
Last recorded99,052 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 RUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,052 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 99,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,371 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 96,369 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT LOWER BOOTS (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,349 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

power steering level low

tailgate wont open

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,349 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

power steering level low

tailgate wont open

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,073 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2012 60,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2012 60,118 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,565 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,951 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 RUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

MW05 RUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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