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MW55 WBK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,102 mi
Last recorded120,102 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 WBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 120,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 85,727 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,174 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2017 81,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both (1.1.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres are cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2016 75,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres are cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2015 71,097 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2014 65,315 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 65,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,390 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,760 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/sr tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,717 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,770 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 WBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBK, 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 WBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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