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MW55 FZS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,482 mi
Last recorded74,482 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,482 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,091 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 70,087 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,961 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2018 60,231 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,839 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,163 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,044 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,688 miles

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

Rear brakes imbalanced. Nail and thorn in N/s/r tyre.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre exhaust silencer outer casing loose.

Rear brakes imbalanced. Nail and thorn in N/s/r tyre.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 34,921 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,914 miles

All four tyres starting to crack, could do with replacing at some time. Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,910 miles

offside front and nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking and perrishing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,760 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 FZS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

MW55 FZS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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