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MW55 EBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,136 mi
Last recorded137,136 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 EBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 137,136 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 137,136 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 130,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 130,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 126,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,006 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 119,006 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,638 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 101,638 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,095 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Oil weeps power steering/oil.

Rear silencer to centre exhaust loose.

Remould tyres fitted.

Some movement nearside front shock absorber mounting.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,163 miles

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

oil cap missing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 84,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

oil cap missing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil cap missing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2013 64,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,458 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in outer walls

exhaust rear strap

Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in outer walls

exhaust rear strap

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,116 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on side walls

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,398 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,508 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 EBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

MW55 EBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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