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MW05 XSK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,455 mi
Last recorded55,455 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 55,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,526 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 42,431 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,834 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

all rear suspension components have corrosion setting in

Fail 29 Jun 2018 39,834 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

all rear suspension components have corrosion setting in

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 37,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 29,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,577 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 24,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,352 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,905 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 XSK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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