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MW54 FMG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,564 mi
Last recorded134,564 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 134,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 125,211 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 125,211 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,015 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 103,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,465 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 91,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,240 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,819 miles

signs of tyres rubbing on inner wings but not touching during lock to lock check

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type nearside support bracket missing (6.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,065 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,363 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,591 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 35,591 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,881 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,593 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,147 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 FMG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MW54 FMG, 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 MW54 FMG registered?

MW54 FMG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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