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MW05 RUR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 102,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear uppers (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2017 102,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear uppers (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,322 miles

Centre Front Exhaust pipe bracket corroded

Engine has oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 26 May 2015 92,627 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 92,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 82,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 72,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 63,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,052 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 42,215 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,315 miles

o/s/f/tyre perishing

Pass 8 May 2008 19,579 miles

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

rear no plate cover missing,NOT showing direct white light to rear

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 RUR 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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

MW05 RUR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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