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MV55 WOA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,739 mi
Last recorded60,739 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 WOA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 60,739 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamps (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 60,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamps (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 55,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,717 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component AT STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 45,208 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 39,482 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 38,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 37,148 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 37,146 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/ outter sill holed/ corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 35,068 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 35,068 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,237 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,592 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 21,592 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 17,523 miles

all four tyre`s slight cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2012 13,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 9,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,868 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WOA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WOA, 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 WOA registered?

MV55 WOA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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