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MF55 CLY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,633 mi
Last recorded105,633 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 CLY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 105,633 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,554 miles

3 child seats fitted to rear seats

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Front no. Plate delaminated

Nearside rear tyre worn on both edges, deteriorated and has a nail in tyre

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Offside rear inner tyre sidewall slightly cracking

Oil leak

Rear subframe/torsion bar corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 96,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

3 child seats fitted to rear seats

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Front no. Plate delaminated

Nearside rear tyre worn on both edges, deteriorated and has a nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Offside rear inner tyre sidewall slightly cracking

Oil leak

Rear subframe/torsion bar corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,725 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on both edges

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated and slightly wearing on both edges

Rear washer inop

Fail 30 Oct 2015 84,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres slightly wearing on both edges

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated and slightly wearing on both edges

Rear washer inop

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight surface corrosion on rigid brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,370 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s rear tyre slightly cracking on side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,863 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,808 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,020 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 26,020 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MF55 CLY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF55 CLY, 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 MF55 CLY registered?

MF55 CLY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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