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MW05 YRD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,618 mi
Last recorded46,618 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 46,618 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 46,618 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 44,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 42,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 40,698 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 40,698 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,809 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,285 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,869 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,702 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,702 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,014 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 YRD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

MW05 YRD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MW05 YRD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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