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MW55 WBL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,239 mi
Last recorded70,239 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 WBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 61,335 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2014 53,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2014 53,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 45,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 45,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,370 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 31,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2009 25,211 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 WBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

MW55 WBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MW55 WBL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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