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MF55 JTY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,761 mi
Last recorded84,761 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 84,761 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deteriation

Offside Front Door has slight damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 84,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deteriation

Offside Front Door has slight damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,440 miles

Couple of minor oil leaks

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 79,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Couple of minor oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre has heavy wear on the inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Service due

Slight power steering fluid around offside steering rack gator

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 May 2019 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service due

Slight power steering fluid around offside steering rack gator

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tie rod to rack joint has slight play

Service due

Spare tyre is flat

Fail 1 Jun 2018 74,025 miles

Power steering component leaking Pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tie rod to rack joint has slight play

Service due

Spare tyre is flat

Pass 31 May 2017 70,285 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear 'P' bush is perished and split slightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 31 May 2017 70,283 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases is split and fractured at joint (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear 'P' bush is perished and split slightly (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,343 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 56,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

rear brake hose ferrules rusted

wear in both front lower suspension rear most bushings

Fail 26 May 2015 56,904 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

rear brake hose ferrules rusted

wear in both front lower suspension rear most bushings

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,768 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 48,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,335 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,328 miles

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,000 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 JTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JTY, 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 JTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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