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MW55 SHZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,326 mi
Last recorded93,326 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 SHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 91,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,909 miles

Engine Mount Rear has slight play, worn but not excessive

NSF Tyre Getting Low

Nearside Sill Has Hole, Corrosion, But is NOT within 30cm of a prescribed area, Advise Repair to prevent creeping

Fail 13 Feb 2018 82,909 miles

Engine Mount Rear has slight play, worn but not excessive

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF Tyre Getting Low

Nearside Sill Has Hole, Corrosion, But is NOT within 30cm of a prescribed area, Advise Repair to prevent creeping

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,267 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 77,254 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 57,954 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,757 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 49,756 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,263 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,128 miles

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

front disc lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,336 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 29,430 miles

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

Offside 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 SHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

MW55 SHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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