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MW55 OAL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,757 mi
Last recorded64,757 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 OAL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,757 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,604 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,429 miles

Exhaust backbox bracket broken but still supported.

Exhaust emits black smoke when accelerating but not enough to obscure other road users.

Spare tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,045 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,131 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 17,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,255 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 9,364 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 OAL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

MW55 OAL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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