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MW55 WCD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 WCD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,723 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,651 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve split (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve split (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,233 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,763 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pressure switch? (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,563 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,563 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,922 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,898 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 41,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel missing.

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 WCD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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