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MT55 MXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,812 mi
Last recorded141,812 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 MXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 141,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 141,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 126,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre just legal and going bold on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low and going bold on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre just legal and going bold on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low and going bold on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,670 miles

back box strap broken exhaust still secure

both fron t ball joints have play in them,not excessive o/s/f rubber split slifgtly still protecting

both front tyres low both edges

front discs lipped inner face and pads getting down

Fail 20 Feb 2013 95,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

back box strap broken exhaust still secure

both fron t ball joints have play in them,not excessive o/s/f rubber split slifgtly still protecting

both front tyres low both edges

front discs lipped inner face and pads getting down

Fail 25 Feb 2012 80,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box bracket broke but still supported

Pass 25 Feb 2012 80,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box bracket broke but still supported

Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,241 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,764 miles

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)

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,818 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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MT55 MXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT55 MXO, 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 MT55 MXO registered?

MT55 MXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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