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MW05 RUO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,310 mi
Last recorded162,310 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 RUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 162,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 157,216 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion on sills

Fail 25 Apr 2017 155,903 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 150,513 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 145,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 141,876 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 133,254 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 116,823 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,827 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 41,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,946 miles

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

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 RUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

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

Is MW05 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 RUO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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