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MW55 HFB

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,462 mi
Last recorded160,462 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 160,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,522 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 124,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 118,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,379 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 107,366 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 89,535 miles

chip to windscreen

offside front tyre only just legal

Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 77,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,579 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 65,579 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,680 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 HFB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

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

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