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MT55 SVL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,485 mi
Last recorded107,485 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 SVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 107,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bolts in wrong position

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 89,560 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 89,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,970 miles

Nearside Front outer sill

Offside Front outer sill

Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,970 miles

Nearside Front outer sill

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

Offside Front outer sill

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective excessively cracked ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective excessively cracked ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 64,293 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 60,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,812 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,092 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 418,363 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,293 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 SVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

MT55 SVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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