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MK55 VDF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,213 mi
Last recorded140,213 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 140,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 140,213 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,069 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,765 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,close to ply or cords been exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits,close to ply or cords been exposed (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust system deteriated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 76,347 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,close to ply or cords been exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits,close to ply or cords been exposed (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust system deteriated

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,743 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,218 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,892 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,383 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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MK55 VDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK55 VDF, 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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MK55 VDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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