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MF55 TWZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,384 mi
Last recorded100,384 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 TWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 100,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 100,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,264 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,840 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has slight damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,306 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 64,104 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel lines slightly loose

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,212 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel lines slightly loose

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,950 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 51,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,736 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,816 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 38,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,982 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 TWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

MF55 TWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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