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MF55 DHP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,290 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,883 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 93,883 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pair - not clearly visible due to wheel trim (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded pair (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 83,885 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pair - not clearly visible due to wheel trim (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded pair (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,167 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2014 73,093 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,244 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 61,166 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,303 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,279 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,951 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 24,951 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,615 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,308 miles

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

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 DHP 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 64.7%.

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 DHP, 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 DHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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