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MV55 WNH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,327 mi
Last recorded117,327 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WNH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 117,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 108,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 106,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle is corroded slightly

Fail 30 May 2017 106,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle is corroded slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,246 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,223 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 88,166 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 79,415 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 70,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,493 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)

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

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 20 May 2011 55,493 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)

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

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

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 25 May 2010 44,143 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 44,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 32,063 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 32,060 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 32,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,036 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 31,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WNH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 MV55 WNH, 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 WNH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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