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MW55 TCJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,846 mi
Last recorded130,846 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 TCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2019 130,842 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 130,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,783 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes at rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

inner face of front brake discs corroded

signs of body filler around off side front sill area

Fail 22 Dec 2016 114,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes at rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner face of front brake discs corroded

signs of body filler around off side front sill area

Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,139 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 110,139 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2015 106,216 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,216 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,185 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 99,175 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,338 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 31,327 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,538 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,753 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 21,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,633 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 TCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TCJ, 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 TCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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