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MF55 NKU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,844 mi
Last recorded151,844 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 NKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 151,844 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 151,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 138,955 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,013 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 124,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,427 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 109,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,397 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,396 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 74,583 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,266 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,014 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,671 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,671 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OS wiper slightly smears

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,232 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 NKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for MF55 NKU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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