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MH55 YJW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,084 mi
Last recorded125,084 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,924 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 120,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded torear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2016 106,768 miles

coolant level low

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,754 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 93,748 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,719 miles

front wipers starting to split

Fail 16 Apr 2014 83,719 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers starting to split

Fail 18 Apr 2013 71,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,210 miles

rear exhaust strap brocken

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,830 miles

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,273 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,886 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 23,436 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,436 miles

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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MH55 YJW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MH55 YJW, 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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MH55 YJW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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