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MT55 SVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 SVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 129,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,729 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 114,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,581 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Fail 3 Mar 2017 106,524 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,006 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,675 miles

both front lower ball joints slight play

nearside front tyre near limit

Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,822 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 11,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,180 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 SVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

MT55 SVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is MT55 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 SVV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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