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MW55 BEO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 BEO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,338 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 73,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Inner Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,849 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,470 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,216 miles

bracket on rear silencer fractured.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,442 miles

rear silencer mounting strap broken, but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Fail 30 Sep 2011 44,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,298 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,100 miles

rear silencer retaining bracket corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 39,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer retaining bracket corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,083 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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MW55 BEO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW55 BEO, 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 MW55 BEO registered?

MW55 BEO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MW55 BEO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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