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MW55 WCE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,890 mi
Last recorded117,890 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 WCE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 117,890 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside park brake readings low & balance high

Windscreen wiper blade defective near side very poor offside not much better (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 112,355 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r outer seat, belt not tested

corrosion to both brake hose ferrels

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2017 112,355 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insucure (3.6.B.4a)

Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play column uj (2.2.B.1g)

child seat fitted to n/s/r outer seat, belt not tested

corrosion to both brake hose ferrels

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,537 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

N/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn & perished

Fail 5 Apr 2016 106,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

N/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn & perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 99,214 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 28 Oct 2013 88,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,101 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,879 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,223 miles

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

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 WCE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

MW55 WCE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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