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MT55 UMW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,459 mi
Last recorded163,459 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UMW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 163,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear lower & offside rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 139,921 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (marked in yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear lower & offside rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,127 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 122,125 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn n\s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o\s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,135 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o\s front bottom cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam n\s rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 119,133 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o\s front and o\s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o\s front bottom cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam n\s rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 113,451 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s rear cracks in tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 113,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o\s front bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n\s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre o\s rear and cracks in tread ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,609 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,583 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear tyre aged, cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 12 Jul 2017 99,583 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear tyre aged, cracks in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,555 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 82,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,076 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,332 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 73,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,374 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,984 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,156 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 13,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UMW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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