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MW05 XXK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,270 mi
Last recorded156,270 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XXK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 156,270 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 149,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 140,678 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 131,281 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels inner and outer sills are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jun 2019 131,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels inner and outer sills are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,893 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s seat belt stitching starting to fray

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2017 114,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both sills are starting to corrode

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Jun 2017 114,338 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sills are starting to corrode

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2016 106,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jun 2016 106,554 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jun 2015 102,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,848 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,492 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,492 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,520 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhausts starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

spare wheel u.s.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,719 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyre walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads starting to wear

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,122 miles

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,050 miles

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. front brake pads starting to wear. front brake discs starting to wear and corrode.

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 XXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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