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MF55 DCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,992 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,764 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,875 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,476 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 78,476 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on walls

Offside Front tyre cracking on walls

Fail 10 Jul 2017 77,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on walls

Offside Front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on wall

exhaust corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,195 miles

exhaust corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,561 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,432 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 49,734 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 46,446 miles

Spare tyre in poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2010 46,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2009 40,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 40,431 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,842 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 DCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

MF55 DCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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