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MF55 DDZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,613 mi
Last recorded116,613 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 DDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,613 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm ball joint worn

Offside Front Inner steering arm ball joint worn

Fail 12 Dec 2018 114,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner steering arm ball joint worn

Offside Front Inner steering arm ball joint worn

Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,389 miles

Nearside Front steering arm inner ball joint slight wear

Offside Front Inner steering arm ball joint slight wear

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 112,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front steering arm inner ball joint slight wear

Offside Front Inner steering arm ball joint slight wear

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,092 miles

Front steering arm inner ball joints slight wear

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 109,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front steering arm inner ball joints slight wear

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 105,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,840 miles

osf / nsf steering arm inner ball joints slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,793 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)

Rear o/s bumper insecure but not considered a danger to pedestrians or other road users

Fail 20 Nov 2013 98,790 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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)

Rear o/s bumper insecure but not considered a danger to pedestrians or other road users

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,130 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 69,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,589 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,676 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,453 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 31,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 DDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 DDZ, 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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MF55 DDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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