CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF55 YTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Gold Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,162 mi
Last recorded110,162 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 110,162 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 108,088 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 105,586 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 101,855 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,754 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,557 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,896 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,688 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,797 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,797 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,855 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,012 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,012 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,064 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF55 YTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF55 YTZ?

You can check the full history of MF55 YTZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF55 YTZ registered?

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

Is MF55 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 YTZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF55 YTZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF55 YTZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.