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MH55 YYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,639 mi
Last recorded164,639 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 164,639 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 154,550 miles

Central Rear ( required soon )

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint required soon worn ( always change in pairs ) (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn ( outer condition ) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 154,550 miles

Central Rear ( required soon )

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and rear (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint required soon worn ( always change in pairs ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn ( outer condition ) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 144,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear outer sill ( full - sill - required ) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner insecure ( both - required ) (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear outer sill ( full - sill - required ) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam ( all rear rubber - bushes - mounting - ball joints - worn / cracked ) (2.5.A.1a)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush upon laden weight ( unloaded ok - camber adjustment required - slight ) (2.5.A.3a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - rubber deteriorated pin - bearing - bushes - mounting - both. (all - full arms )required soon - corroded / worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush - both - ( always change in suspension parts / components in pairs. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both - outer wall and thread limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear axle and rear silencer (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 142,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 142,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 134,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2013 124,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 112,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,929 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,691 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,451 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 YYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

MH55 YYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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