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MW55 YTM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,079 mi
Last recorded121,079 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,855 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 115,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 111,571 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 111,565 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall is slightly damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2018 107,174 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint at back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are bald on outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,793 miles

n/side front tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 92,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

n/side front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2014 86,495 miles

exhaust centre box and back box are corroded back box mount strap is broken

Fail 29 Dec 2014 86,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box and back box are corroded back box mount strap is broken

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,791 miles

back box surport strap is corroded and broken

Fail 18 Dec 2013 75,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

back box surport strap is corroded and broken

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,648 miles

back exhaust box strap is broken, exhaust is still suported

front brake discs are worn on inner faces

n/side front tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 62,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

back exhaust box strap is broken, exhaust is still suported

front brake discs are worn on inner faces

n/side front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 1,440 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 40,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,348 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,637 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 29,637 miles

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

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

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

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 YTM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

MW55 YTM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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