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MW55 EBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

301,391 mi
Last recorded301,391 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 EBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 301,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre outer,inner edge worn.

Fail 7 Sep 2013 301,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre outer,inner edge worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 235,732 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 171,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,439 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,252 miles

front discs lipped/worn

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner + outer edges

Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs lipped/worn

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner + outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,927 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear reg plate slightly loose

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,350 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 EBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

MW55 EBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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