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MW05 RXN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,551 mi
Last recorded100,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,482 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 94,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,048 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 84,045 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,072 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 73,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release All 3 rear missing (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,323 miles

rear exhaust bracket needs attention

Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 37,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,503 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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,527 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 RXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RXN, 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 RXN registered?

MW05 RXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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