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MV55 WMP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

136,292 mi
Last recorded136,292 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WMP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 136,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Fail 17 Sep 2026 136,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,755 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 131,738 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,990 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seat belts not checked

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2024 126,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 rear as marker (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seat belts not checked

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,888 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts as seats not fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2023 120,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check rear seatbelts as seats not fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,509 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,816 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 99,721 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,431 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 92,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm rear bush ripped and perished, resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm rear bush ripped and perished, resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are worn past the wear indicators, strongly advise replacements when pads are replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush torn and has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn, rubber is perished/cracked and also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush torn and has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be from cam cover seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose near pump leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,284 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust silencer band clamp bracket broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush torn and has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn, rubber is perished/cracked and also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush torn and has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be from cam cover seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return hose near pump leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,941 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 70,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 70,941 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,894 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 58,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,669 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,120 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,120 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,244 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs are wearlipped.

rear tyres are cracked.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,514 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is cracked.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,545 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 WMP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 MV55 WMP, 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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MV55 WMP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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