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MW55 NLA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,747 mi
Last recorded97,747 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 NLA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 97,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,877 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,856 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Off side and near side (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2017 77,104 miles

Off side and near side front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 May 2017 77,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Off side and near side front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,406 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,945 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 46,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 36,600 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 36,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,460 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 36,456 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 35,896 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,234 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NLA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

MW55 NLA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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