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MF55 DHN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,871 mi
Last recorded72,871 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 DHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,871 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 70,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,279 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust system has slight blow

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2016 65,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust system has slight blow

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,163 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,903 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 50,899 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,219 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,184 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DHN, 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 DHN registered?

MF55 DHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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