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MM54 OWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,750 mi
Last recorded89,750 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 OWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,750 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,750 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,808 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,105 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wipers worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wipers worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,373 miles

brake pads (front) look very low - advise strip and check

light cracks on sidewalls on n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

rear wiper blade split

slight power steering oil leaks on steering rack and pump

Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,373 miles

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

brake pads (front) look very low - advise strip and check

light cracks on sidewalls on n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

o/s and n/s front tyres approaching legal limit on treads

rear wiper blade split

slight power steering oil leaks on steering rack and pump

Fail 24 Feb 2011 52,243 miles

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

advise nsr tyre wall scuffed

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,243 miles

advise nsr tyre wall scuffed

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,791 miles

slight leak from power steering pipe at joint both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 18 Mar 2010 46,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,027 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 41,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,824 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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MM54 OWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MM54 OWO, 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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MM54 OWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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