2005 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · MW05 VRT
2005 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 206,157 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW05 VRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 206,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW05 VRT 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 (MW05 VRT) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
MW05 VRT Mileage History
- 23/08/2023203,460 mi
- 23/08/2023203,460 mi
- 29/08/2024204,982 mi+1,522 mi
- 29/08/2024204,983 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/2025206,157 mi+1,174 mi
Average of roughly 1,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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