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FE55 MHF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,757 mi
Last recorded105,757 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 MHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroding/greased

outer sills corroded/weak

Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,784 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 78,035 miles

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 74,228 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 74,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,718 miles

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

nearside steering arm has slight movement

Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,241 miles

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

nearside steering arm has slight movement

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,954 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc scored and pitted

Nearside front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,445 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 16 Nov 2010 53,445 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer egde

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,951 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,951 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,411 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,451 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 MHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHF, 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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FE55 MHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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