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MK55 VDX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,214 mi
Last recorded101,214 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,214 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 101,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,777 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,500 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,406 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 67,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,467 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 64,457 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,455 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,568 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 30,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,734 miles

front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,501 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 22,501 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,515 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,085 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 VDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VDX, 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 MK55 VDX registered?

MK55 VDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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