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MF55 WHP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,896 mi
Last recorded66,896 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 66,896 miles

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill repaired before (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2025 66,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 66,389 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,265 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 62,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,171 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 61,539 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 61,277 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,721 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust manifold heat sheild loose

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust heat sheild loose on manifold

o/s/f tyre worn approaching limit 185/65/15/h

Fail 26 Sep 2016 54,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust heat sheild loose on manifold

o/s/f tyre worn approaching limit 185/65/15/h

Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,037 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 52,037 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 48,834 miles

exhaust manifold,heat sheild is loose.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front heat sheild is loose on manifold

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,184 miles

exhaust heat sheild is loose on the manifold

n/s/f door mirror is loose

n/s/r tyre,tread getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2011 38,681 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)

heat sheild is loose on the maniflod

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,422 miles

front and rear brake discs have slight wear on them

Pass 29 Oct 2008 935,963 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 WHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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