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MF55 UZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,118 mi
Last recorded198,118 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 UZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 198,118 miles

advise cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted ok on brake tester

Fail 22 Mar 2018 198,073 miles

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

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

advise cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted ok on brake tester

Pass 25 Mar 2017 194,169 miles

advise cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted ok on brake tester

Pass 21 Mar 2016 188,455 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 183,355 miles

front brake discs scored on inner braking faces.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 183,314 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs scored on inner braking faces.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 179,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 179,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 165,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

spare tyre close to limit.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 165,289 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

spare tyre close to limit.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 137,623 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,440 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken, recommend welding or replace.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 87,994 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 87,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 54,415 miles

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

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

screw in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,334 miles

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

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 UZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

MF55 UZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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