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MF55 MDY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,694 mi
Last recorded129,694 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 MDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 129,694 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

spare tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2026 129,693 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

spare tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2025 122,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 117,180 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 117,180 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,568 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 111,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,458 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,600 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 101,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,610 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 97,610 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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,469 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,469 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

spare wheel defective

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,350 miles

spare wheel has cords exposed

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,285 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,714 miles

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

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,042 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,767 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked on inner and outer side walls

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 27,032 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 MDY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

MF55 MDY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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