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MW05 XKT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,470 mi
Last recorded80,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XKT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,470 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 80,465 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 68,245 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (rack end) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust bracket

Fail 31 Dec 2015 68,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (rack end) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust bracket

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,102 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust brackett insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2014 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust brackett insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2013 41,640 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,640 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,516 miles

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 16 Sep 2010 24,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,523 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 15,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 May 2008 14,628 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 XKT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XKT, 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 XKT registered?

MW05 XKT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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