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MW55 YSH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,337 mi
Last recorded126,337 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YSH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 126,337 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2017 126,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2016 108,447 miles

Centre Front Upper windscreen sat nave fitted (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower outer sill has been plated and under sealed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring extreme end is corroding (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band is wearing unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has an insecure child seat present (5.2.1)

Offside Front coil spring extreme end is corroding (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat fitted (5.2.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 108,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Front Upper windscreen sat nave fitted (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring extreme end is corroding (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band is wearing unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat has an insecure child seat present (5.2.1)

Offside Front coil spring extreme end is corroding (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat fitted (5.2.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 88,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm and worn on outer edge (not yet to cords) 185/65/15 h

offside rear tyre 2mm and worn on edges (not yet to cords)

Fail 15 May 2015 88,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm and worn on outer edge (not yet to cords) 185/65/15 h

offside rear tyre 2mm and worn on edges (not yet to cords)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,287 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,507 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres have slight cracking in side walls

centre silencer box deteriorating but not blowing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,530 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 33,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,653 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,969 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 YSH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 YSH, 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 YSH registered?

MW55 YSH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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