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MW54 CYE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,726 mi
Last recorded114,726 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 114,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 13 Dec 2017 114,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,777 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 107,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,110 miles

Exhaust front bracket cracked

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 100,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust front bracket cracked

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 93,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Section of Near Side Sill Corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 93,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Section of Near Side Sill Corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 86,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Un-Even At Tick Over But Not Affecting Emission Test,

Grease Coating Prevents Full Inspection Of Metal Brake Pipes, But Appear Servicable

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 86,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Un-Even At Tick Over But Not Affecting Emission Test,

Grease Coating Prevents Full Inspection Of Metal Brake Pipes, But Appear Servicable

Fail 2 Jan 2013 80,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes coated

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes coated

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 28 Nov 2011 71,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,562 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,656 miles

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

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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MW54 CYE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MW54 CYE, 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 MW54 CYE registered?

MW54 CYE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is MW54 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW54 CYE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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