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MW55 SLZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,178 mi
Last recorded92,178 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,890 miles

Exhaust middle section/silencer deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,126 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 66,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,328 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,997 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,888 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 53,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,966 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,305 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,420 miles

both rear tyres are perrished, no cords showing at time of test. suggest replacement soon.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,316 miles

Both front tyres worn near too limit on inner edges suggest attention soon!!!!...

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,107 miles

rear wiper split

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 SLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

MW55 SLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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