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MW05 XWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,596 mi
Last recorded138,596 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,478 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pinion valve area (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 106,375 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pinion valve area (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 91,640 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,275 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 82,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,429 miles

n/s/r tyre outter wall damaged not to cords

Fail 23 Jun 2010 48,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,324 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,396 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 26 Jun 2008 25,890 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 XWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

MW05 XWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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