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MW05 VRZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,799 mi
Last recorded109,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2023 109,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Leg fitted wrong Catching on brake hose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along main section Both Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavy wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 106,262 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 106,252 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 104,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2020 103,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,610 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 98,133 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken on back box

offside front door check strap loose

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 May 2018 98,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken on back box

offside front door check strap loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2017 90,598 miles

Drivers door check strap loose

Exhaust corroded in places

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 90,567 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drivers door check strap loose

Exhaust corroded in places

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,811 miles

Drivers side wiper blade split

Silencer heat shields not fully secure

Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drivers side wiper blade split

Silencer heat shields not fully secure

Pass 28 May 2015 82,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,333 miles

n/s/f outer sill weak

Fail 28 May 2014 80,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f outer sill weak

Fail 10 May 2012 77,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 77,055 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 70,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 46,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,457 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 45,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

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 VRZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

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

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