2005 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · MA05 RWE
2005 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 73,306 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA05 RWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
- 73,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA05 RWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen Xsara (MA05 RWE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the bod”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the bo”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MA05 RWE Mileage History
- 19/07/202370,037 mi
- 16/07/202471,695 mi+1,658 mi
- 16/07/202471,695 mi
- 14/07/202572,622 mi+927 mi
- 28/07/202673,306 mi+684 mi
Average of roughly 1,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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