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MW05 XVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,446 miles

tailgate difficult to open

Fail 3 Feb 2022 81,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

tailgate difficult to open

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,732 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 80,731 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not with a prescribed area !!! "STRONG ADVISE"

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,137 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracks in grooves

Fail 29 Jan 2020 80,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracks in grooves

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,040 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 78,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe to centre pipe loose blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,258 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 76,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,452 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front slight oil leak

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,783 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 72,773 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,982 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,354 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,785 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 XVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

MW05 XVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is MW05 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 XVU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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