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MF55 YGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,689 mi
Last recorded84,689 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 84,689 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,781 miles

Central Lower bell housing bolts loose /insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2018 78,779 miles

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

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

Central Lower bell housing bolts loose /insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,022 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 69,022 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,253 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,329 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 61,329 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 47,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 43,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 37,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,303 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 YGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

MF55 YGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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