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MF55 COU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,394 mi
Last recorded107,394 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 COU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,394 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 107,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,703 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 100,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,562 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 92,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,681 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 82,681 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 72,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 72,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 622,521 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 622,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,182 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 50,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,312 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,413 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 31,371 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,615 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,810 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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MF55 COU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 COU, 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 COU registered?

MF55 COU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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