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MT55 TCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 TCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills heavily corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 20 Jan 2023 79,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills heavily corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,144 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid on back plate of drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019

rear under body surface corrosion but solid at time of test.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,576 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,141 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,898 miles

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

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

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 TCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

MT55 TCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MT55 TCO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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