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MW55 CPZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,494 mi
Last recorded81,494 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 CPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 81,494 miles

engine management light is on

front reg plate damaged

slight corrosion at front exhaust box

slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 27 Nov 2014 81,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light is on

front reg plate damaged

slight corrosion at front exhaust box

slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,173 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding (rear section)

o/s/f door trim missing

o/s/f yre worn to 3.5mm, wearing on both edges

Fail 29 Nov 2013 73,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding (rear section)

o/s/f door trim missing

o/s/f yre worn to 3.5mm, wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,750 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre edge wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,540 miles

front number plate damaged

petrol flap missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

centre exhaust casing starting to corrode

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,695 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge & 3mm tread

Fail 25 Nov 2010 44,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge & 3mm tread

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,189 miles

front number plate damaged

petrol flap missing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,318 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

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 CPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW55 CPZ, 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 CPZ registered?

MW55 CPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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