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MF55 YOY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,941 mi
Last recorded124,941 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YOY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,941 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 124,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,315 miles

oil leak gearbox

stone chip i9n screen

Fail 25 Jul 2018 119,315 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak gearbox

stone chip i9n screen

Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside sill corrosion

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

back box corroded

eml on

oil leak on gbox

Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside sill corrosion

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

back box corroded

eml on

oil leak on gbox

Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,751 miles

eml on

Fail 21 Jul 2016 104,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,721 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,098 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2013 82,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,263 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket missing

front registration plate cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket missing

front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,716 miles

fuel cap cover broken

slight damage and cuts to o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,336 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

cut in offside rear tyre outer wall not deep enough to expose cords

nearside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2009 26,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

cut in offside rear tyre outer wall not deep enough to expose cords

nearside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,594 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 YOY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

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

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