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MF55 TVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,730 mi
Last recorded74,730 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 TVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,730 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,730 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r caliper/hand brake slightly sticking/not releasing

n/s/r tyre perishing outter wall and centre of tread

o/s/r tyre perishing outter wall and centre of tread

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r caliper/hand brake slightly sticking/not releasing

n/s/r tyre perishing outter wall and centre of tread

o/s/r tyre perishing outter wall and centre of tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,946 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Multiple baby seats fitted; Both rear tyres are cracking all over.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,635 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 42,635 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,372 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 TVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

MF55 TVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is MF55 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 TVT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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