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MH55 XAF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,096 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,139 miles

Damage to N/S of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,129 miles

N/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt.

N/S/Front tyre worn on the outer edge.

N/S/Rear tyre starting to crack inside the tread patern.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,622 miles

engine is leaking oil

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,382 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2012 48,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2012 48,449 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear part of exhaust held with a tie wrap

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 37,505 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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MH55 XAF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MH55 XAF, 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 MH55 XAF registered?

MH55 XAF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MH55 XAF safe to buy?

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