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MF55 CXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,144 mi
Last recorded164,144 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 164,144 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish

both outer sills corroded and weak

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 9 Sep 2022 159,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,266 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 145,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 133,515 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 133,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top ring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,190 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 119,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 104,904 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 104,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,156 miles

Both front coil springs have corrosion

Both rear torsion bars are corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Radiator lower seam corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 94,156 miles

Both front coil springs have corrosion

Both rear torsion bars are corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Radiator lower seam corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,201 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight weep of oil (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 78,883 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe on corner (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,526 miles

Bottom core of radiator (metal clamping strip) slightly corroded but no leak.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre slighty lumpy when spun by hand on the treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 66,180 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2012 54,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,741 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,626 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,837 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 14,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,943 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 CXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CXH, 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 CXH registered?

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

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