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MW55 UHX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,790 mi
Last recorded101,790 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,790 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 101,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 87,824 miles

Bracket on rear exhaust section deteriorated but system still well supported

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,824 miles

Bracket on rear exhaust section deteriorated but system still well supported

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 80,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,971 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,465 miles

Rear exhaust metal bracket broken but not effecting exhaust structure

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,053 miles

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

Rear exhaust metal bracket broken but not effecting exhaust structure.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 49,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,624 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,984 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,924 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 UHX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

MW55 UHX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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