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MF55 USE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,126 mi
Last recorded126,126 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 110,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 99,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing more on inside

Fail 4 Sep 2019 90,709 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing more on inside

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,471 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 67,404 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven in in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,268 miles

Advise front wheel alignment check !

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm (REAR) bush bonding beginning to deteriorate.

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

Pass 14 May 2014 31,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,804 miles

offside & nearside front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes beginning to split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,066 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 40,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 26,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,178 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,325 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 USE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USE, 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 USE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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