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MV55 WMK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,046 mi
Last recorded144,046 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WMK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 144,046 miles

All suspension components under vehicle corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine management light on

Front Coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Number plate lamp output slightly reduced

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 144,041 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Sides Front Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components under vehicle corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine management light on

Front Coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded centre to rear

Offside Number plate lamp output slightly reduced

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag fault warning showing on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 142,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2021 142,414 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2020 140,778 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 133,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,919 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 124,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,730 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 106,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted (borderline pass)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges (borderline pass)

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

slight damage to front cross member

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

wipers smear slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn and pitted (borderline pass)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges (borderline pass)

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

slight damage to front cross member

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,739 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear brakes noisy,inspection needed

Fail 22 Dec 2009 65,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brakes noisy,inspection needed

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,783 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 37,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,976 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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MV55 WMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV55 WMK, 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 MV55 WMK registered?

MV55 WMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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