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MK55 XKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,825 mi
Last recorded87,825 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,825 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 87,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt installation has tracking for securing seats and wheelchairs insecure near side front sill corroded with in 30cm of seat mountain point (10.1 (q))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 75,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 64,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle silencer (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pipes at steering rack and by slam panel (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,270 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle silencer (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from pipes at steering rack and by slam panel (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,423 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 51,313 miles

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

NSR tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,577 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,577 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

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

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,664 miles

Both sides front tyres worn close to legal limit

Both sides rear tyres perishing

Rear exhaust temporarily mounted.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,733 miles

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

o/s front brake application & release slightly slow

Fail 9 Sep 2009 24,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,448 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 XKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MK55 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

MK55 XKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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