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MW54 EJF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

183,497 mi
Last recorded183,497 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 EJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 183,497 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 183,486 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 171,852 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 171,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 163,489 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 163,489 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 157,883 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 152,658 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 152,656 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 139,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 139,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 135,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 135,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 133,125 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 133,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 123,206 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 123,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,015 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 97,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,427 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 81,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,108 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 67,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,235 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 51,167 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,515 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 35,513 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,846 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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MW54 EJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 MW54 EJF, 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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MW54 EJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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