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MW05 UKT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 UKT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 91,182 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 82,019 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,262 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system general corrosion

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes along floor section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes along floor. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,010 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,517 miles

Exhaust front bracket corroded

Exhaust rear joint corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 48,517 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust front bracket corroded

Exhaust rear joint corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,867 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 36,276 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,276 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,702 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 28,702 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,176 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/f tyres perished with age

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2008 5,157 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 UKT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKT, 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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MW05 UKT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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