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MT55 ZHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,803 mi
Last recorded90,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 ZHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,803 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 90,768 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,391 miles

nsr tyre perrished

Fail 1 Jun 2018 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,461 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake imbalance on rear brakes

corrosion to os outer sill

crack to os windscreen

ns rear tyre perrished

Fail 6 Jun 2017 85,461 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

brake imbalance on rear brakes

corrosion to os outer sill

crack to os windscreen

ns rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,817 miles

Front screen cracked lower offside corner just outside swept area

Fail 8 Jun 2016 82,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front screen cracked lower offside corner just outside swept area

Fail 30 Jul 2015 78,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,835 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,366 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on edges

both rear tyres cracking to side walls

damage to wind screen in zone "B" greater than 40mm but not affecting drivers view of the road

offside rear tyre has deep cuts and cracking within tyre tred

Pass 13 May 2013 41,022 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,213 miles

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

nearsides rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,337 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 51,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,306 miles

both front discs worn

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,983 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 ZHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

MT55 ZHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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