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MW05 VWM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,737 mi
Last recorded70,737 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,737 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 70,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,875 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 66,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,426 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 65,426 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,076 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2013 45,817 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2010 28,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,553 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,268 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 VWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

MW05 VWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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