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MF55 NKD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,845 mi
Last recorded155,845 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 155,845 miles

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

observe emissions

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 5 Nov 2016 155,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive also lambda reading over limit see print out (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also nearside front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting bracket corroded and snaped (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 150,502 miles

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

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

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

advise possible power steering leak at steering rack

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 150,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise possible power steering leak at steering rack

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 149,328 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,996 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 61,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,933 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,068 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 NKD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKD, 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 NKD registered?

MF55 NKD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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