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MW55 FZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,493 mi
Last recorded144,493 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 FZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,493 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring showing signs of fouling the sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 144,366 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring showing signs of fouling the sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 139,099 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 139,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,239 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))

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

nearside rear passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2020 132,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,927 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 126,910 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,522 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 123,258 miles

Emissions not tested CAMBELT ? (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,856 miles

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 119,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,648 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 116,633 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,136 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 113,127 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,245 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 108,203 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,437 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 100,055 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,482 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,036 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,845 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,135 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 36,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

MW55 FZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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