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MW55 YTC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,590 miles

small amount of play off/side steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,798 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 108,614 miles

cracked windscreen

one of the rear exhaust hangars is broken

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,789 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,466 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,329 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 78,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,331 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 67,331 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,489 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 YTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

MW55 YTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is MW55 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 YTC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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