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FE55 MDF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,087 mi
Last recorded37,087 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 MDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 37,087 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 37,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 36,516 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 35,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 35,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 34,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,137 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,068 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 29,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,430 miles

front brake application slightly uneven - advise brake inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2014 28,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application slightly uneven - advise brake inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2013 27,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,949 miles

rear exhaust box braket deteriorated

both rear tyres persing on sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,835 miles

both rear tyres persing on sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,431 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,689 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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FE55 MDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FE55 MDF, 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 FE55 MDF registered?

FE55 MDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FE55 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 MDF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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