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OE05 WXF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,230 mi
Last recorded71,230 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 WXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 71,230 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front o/s & n/s anti roll bar link rod balljoints worn

Nearside Front balljoint play

Nearside mirror body damaged taped up

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

Offside Rear light unit loose fitment

Rear accident damage

engine oil leaks

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

power steering pipes and rack damp

Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,783 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 45,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 40,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 36,908 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,850 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 16,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,223 miles

all tyre outer sidewalls have small cracks but no cords exposed

Fail 4 Jun 2009 12,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

all tyre outer sidewalls have small cracks but no cords exposed

nearside front windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Aug 2008 9,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s side repeater lens missing

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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OE05 WXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OE05 WXF, 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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OE05 WXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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