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MF55 DCV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,380 mi
Last recorded32,380 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,380 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smearing

n/r shock absorber corroded

o/f tyre cracking

o/r shock absorber corroded

rear axle area corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2019 32,377 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

rear tyres cracking

o/r shock absorber corroded

rear axle area corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smearing

n/r shock absorber corroded

o/f tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,186 miles

dampness around the steering rack/sub frame

the exhaust rear silencer outer skin has corroded threw

the front no plate has slight damage

the front offside brake disc is heavily corroded on the inside

the rear exhaust hanger has corroded threw

Fail 15 Aug 2017 29,186 miles

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

dampness around the steering rack/sub frame

the exhaust rear silencer outer skin has corroded threw

the front no plate has slight damage

the front offside brake disc is heavily corroded on the inside

the rear exhaust hanger has corroded threw

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,257 miles

centre ex mtg broken

Fail 4 Sep 2014 21,256 miles

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)

centre ex mtg broken

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,295 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,487 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,486 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 14,976 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,579 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 DCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF55 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

MF55 DCV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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