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MV55 WNJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,698 mi
Last recorded83,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,698 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 83,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,949 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 68,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,313 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 47,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,501 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,506 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,375 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,201 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 WNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

MV55 WNJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is MV55 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 WNJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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