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MW54 YFC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,161 mi
Last recorded60,161 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 YFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 60,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 60,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 54,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 54,462 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 53,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 50,634 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 50,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,653 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,939 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,476 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 45,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,937 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,618 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,259 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,170 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,361 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,769 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,218 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 YFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MW54 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

MW54 YFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is MW54 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW54 YFC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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