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EJ55 MZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,145 mi
Last recorded182,145 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 MZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 182,145 miles

Offside Front wheel of different construction/material to other three.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 182,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel of different construction/material to other three.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 169,484 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in drivers seat mounting

Pass 13 Nov 2015 158,199 miles

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

movement in offside front seat frame

play in offside front steering arm

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 158,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

movement in offside front seat frame

play in offside front steering arm

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 139,713 miles

offside front & offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear light unit damaged

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,753 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,693 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,956 miles

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2011 78,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,901 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,720 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,193 miles

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

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

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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EJ55 MZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ55 MZW, 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 EJ55 MZW registered?

EJ55 MZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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