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MW55 SYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,406 mi
Last recorded81,406 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 SYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,406 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,406 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,507 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 12 Oct 2019 77,507 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 72,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,555 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 67,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,683 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 65,683 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,690 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 59,690 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle and rear sections on exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,947 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,906 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to front passenger seat and nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2011 51,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to front passenger seat and nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010
Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,819 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,856 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 SYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

MW55 SYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MW55 SYZ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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