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MT55 SZX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,782 mi
Last recorded30,782 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 SZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 30,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to cords on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 30,771 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks to cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to cords on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 25,770 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 25,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 21,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2023 21,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2022 17,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,652 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Clamp Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 15,615 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 15,430 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 14,614 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,017 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 13,509 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 12,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 11,691 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 8,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 7,223 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 6,109 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 SZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

MT55 SZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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