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MW55 EBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,550 mi
Last recorded111,550 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 EBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,550 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,550 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,805 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 104,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 90,126 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 90,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,185 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,740 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,698 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,443 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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MW55 EBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

MW55 EBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is MW55 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 EBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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