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MW55 NLM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,178 mi
Last recorded172,178 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 NLM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 172,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 167,811 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

slight damage to front reg

Fail 5 Dec 2015 167,808 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

slight damage to front reg

Pass 5 Dec 2014 162,063 miles

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

both outersills slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

Fail 29 Nov 2014 161,969 miles

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

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

both outersills slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

Pass 26 Nov 2013 155,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket corroded but still supported

Pass 1 Dec 2012 150,954 miles

engine cover loose

rear silencer support band corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 150,954 miles

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

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

engine cover loose

rear silencer support band corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 134,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2011 134,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 105,346 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,210 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 40,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NLM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

MW55 NLM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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