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MF55 ZYY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

230,607 mi
Last recorded230,607 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 ZYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 230,607 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 230,607 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 229,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs have slight lip and are showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 229,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs have slight lip and are showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer will show plys and cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge will show plys and cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 222,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge ply's and cords will show soon.

Oil leak underside of engine has serious oil leak. ()

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but still supported.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 215,425 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 215,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers blades starting to split and rear blade u/s.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 209,726 miles

Exhaust backbox insecure, but adequetly supported.

Offside rear tyre 2-3mm tread.

Signs of oil around bottom of engine.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 209,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust backbox insecure, but adequetly supported.

Offside rear tyre 2-3mm tread.

Signs of oil around bottom of engine.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 208,399 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 208,394 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 182,121 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 182,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2 litres of oil required prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 161,155 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 161,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 141,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 122,741 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,943 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,943 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,090 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 ZYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZYY, 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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MF55 ZYY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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