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MW05 XXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 94,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,897 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 88,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,187 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,075 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 33,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyre sidewall/tread area cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,190 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyre sidewall/tread area cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,409 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewall area,

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,977 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,876 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 XXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW05 XXL registered?

MW05 XXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is MW05 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 XXL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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