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MM54 OWZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,891 mi
Last recorded159,891 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 OWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 159,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 159,891 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 159,638 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 141,974 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement under engine (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 147,871 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement under engine (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 136,643 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 136,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 123,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,709 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 103,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

noted front brake discs heavily worn

rear silencer rear metal support bracket corroded and broken advise attension

Pass 13 Jan 2012 103,931 miles

noted front brake discs heavily worn

rear silencer rear metal support bracket corroded and broken advise attension

Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,319 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 71,819 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 71,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,571 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 OWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OWZ, 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 MM54 OWZ registered?

MM54 OWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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