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MF55 NLE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,976 mi
Last recorded63,976 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 NLE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 63,976 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 18 Jan 2021 63,976 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,978 miles

after market horn switch fitted

nsf sill weak

Fail 7 Jan 2020 58,978 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% weak (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid leak @ nsr?

nsf sill weak

o/s no. plate light damaged/insecure/cover missing

Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,869 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,852 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 23 Nov 2016 54,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Air bag light on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,821 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 50,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,635 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 45,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 41,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,245 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,014 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 23,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 9,972 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,590 miles

front brake discs have some corrosion and light grooving.

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 NLE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 NLE, 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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MF55 NLE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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