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MT55 ZVY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,940 mi
Last recorded62,940 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 59,892 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,853 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 42,853 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,641 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,299 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 25,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,831 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,043 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 24,043 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,659 miles

offside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear,nearside rear and nearside front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,374 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 ZVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

MT55 ZVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is MT55 ZVY safe to buy?

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