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MF55 KEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 KEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,537 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 93,228 miles

rear pads look low

Fail 15 Jul 2017 93,228 miles

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

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

rear pads look low

Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,646 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 85,646 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,720 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 62,763 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake levers on calipers not returning to stops

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,066 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,675 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 38,675 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,534 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 KEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

MF55 KEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MF55 KEJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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