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MF55 CWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,661 mi
Last recorded82,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 CWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,661 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 67,579 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,611 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,886 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 47,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 42,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 35,137 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2010 27,244 miles

N/S/R/CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 30 Jan 2010 27,244 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R/CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,825 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 19,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,733 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 18,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MF55 CWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF55 CWE, 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 MF55 CWE registered?

MF55 CWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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