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MF55 MDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,681 mi
Last recorded101,681 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 101,681 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 96,350 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 96,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,972 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 91,972 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking,185/65/15

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2017 85,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking,185/65/15

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2016 80,904 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 80,904 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak driping on exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,796 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,016 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 69,016 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 60,789 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,789 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,380 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 44,373 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,152 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,667 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 MDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

MF55 MDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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