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MF55 ZBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,998 mi
Last recorded45,998 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,998 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 45,998 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,003 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 38,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,054 miles

o/s rear tyer cracking on inside wall

Fail 24 Oct 2013 30,706 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,255 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,342 miles

rear exhaust braket

Fail 27 Oct 2011 24,342 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust braket

Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 15,751 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,362 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 ZBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

MF55 ZBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is MF55 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 ZBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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