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MW55 SKN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,719 mi
Last recorded51,719 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 SKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 51,719 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured front indicators slightly discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 45,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil filler cap missing

Fail 23 May 2022 45,254 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,690 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 38,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 37,757 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,299 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,885 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,885 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,281 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,716 miles

both front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre cracking 185 65r15

Fail 7 Dec 2011 24,716 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre cracking 185 65r15

Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,808 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 22,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 18,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,211 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 SKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SKN, 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 SKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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