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MW55 OAG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,199 mi
Last recorded120,199 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 OAG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2023 120,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PRESURE SWITCH (2.1.5 (a))

FEELS LIKE GEAR CHANGE CABLES ARE ABOUT TO FAIL

Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,455 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 114,455 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 112,520 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,845 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,319 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,278 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 78,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 78,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,057 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 60,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,736 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,501 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,906 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 OAG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OAG, 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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MW55 OAG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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