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MF55 YFS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,844 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front wipers slight tear at ends

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,075 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s wiper split at ends

Fail 24 Nov 2018 73,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s wiper split at ends

Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracking and slightly split (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 6 Nov 2017 67,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracking and slightly split (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,132 miles

advise battery low after light check

advise body damage

advise radiator steaming

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,812 miles

advise body damage

advise radiator corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2013 51,510 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres ceacking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,393 miles

advise rear tyres perished & splitting

Fail 17 Oct 2012 44,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear tyres perished & splitting

Fail 18 Oct 2011 36,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f brake disc inner face slightly worn

o/s/f brake disc inner face slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,199 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc inner face slightly worn

o/s/f brake disc inner face slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,431 miles

rear seat belts visually checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,738 miles

rear seat belts visually checked only due to child seats fitted

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 YFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

MF55 YFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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