CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF55 KOH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 96,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 93,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion at outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

WHEN CLUTCH DEPRESSED BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 93,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS ( WILL CLEAN) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (SIZE 185/65/R15) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

WHEN CLUTCH DEPRESSED BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE BUMP STOP ADRIFT.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS SHOWING. (5.2.3 (e))

REQS TRACKING.

SERVICE LIGHT ON.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 89,368 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak PIPE ADRIFT . (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS REQ. CLEANING. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE BUMP STOP ADRIFT.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS SHOWING. (5.2.3 (e))

REQS TRACKING.

SERVICE LIGHT ON.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,696 miles

Front both side tyres weaering at inner edges

Front front number plate light deteriorating

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear lamp units slitly insecure

Rear both sides rear shock bushes deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2021 85,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both side tyres weaering at inner edges

Front front number plate light deteriorating

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear lamp units slitly insecure

Rear both sides rear shock bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,364 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,364 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,733 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 79,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 67,651 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play inner rack jionts

Fail 23 Aug 2016 62,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

slight play inner rack jionts

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,947 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion appearing in outer sill panel

Fail 4 Sep 2015 54,947 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion appearing in outer sill panel

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,909 miles

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

n/s outer sill dented has been repaired

Fail 8 Sep 2014 49,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s outer sill dented has been repaired

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on both edges

o/s/f tyre tread bald on inner edge main tread close to legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,121 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 45,084 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake linings getting low.

N/S/R Brake linings getting low.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,693 miles

n/s/f tyre tread bald on outer edge

suspect front brake pads worn low

suspect rear brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre tread bald on outer edge

suspect front brake pads worn low

suspect rear brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,743 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 32,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,312 miles

n/s/ outer sill panel damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2008 23,312 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

n/s/ outer sill panel damaged

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF55 KOH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF55 KOH?

You can check the full history of MF55 KOH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF55 KOH registered?

MF55 KOH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is MF55 KOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 KOH shows 32 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF55 KOH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF55 KOH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.