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MF55 PKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 PKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,178 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 102,178 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck forward return spring missing (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,761 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed to outer sidwewall

both outer sills rusted to front

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,014 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,792 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,636 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 90,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,042 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 83,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,653 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,653 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,551 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,550 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,966 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 36,261 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,261 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,715 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 26,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,375 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre-outer edge

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 PKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

MF55 PKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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