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MK55 XLT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,309 mi
Last recorded59,309 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XLT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,309 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,564 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,291 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,684 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 39,684 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,395 miles

(notes :- steel rims, 185/65R15tyres, tread depths n/s/f & o/s/f 6mm, n/s/r & o/s/r 7mm.)

air-bag fault.

front & rear of vehicle accident damaged.

n/s/f outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

spare wheel/tyre is flat (no pressure).

unable to move n/s/f seat forwards or backwards.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,439 miles

air bag fault (may fail next year).

front and rear of vehicle accident repaired.

unable to move nearside front seat backwards (may fail next year).

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,874 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE :- ALL TYRES DETERIOATING/SPLITTING! N/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD! N/S/R TYRE EDGE OF TREAD ON MINIMUM LIMIT! N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO MINIMUM LIMIT!

STRONGLY ADVISE :- FRONT & REAR OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT DAMAGED (in my opinion poor repair quality).

air bag fault. n/s & o/s rear registration plate light lenses missing. o/s/r lower sill edge damaged.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

STRONGLY ADVISE :- ALL TYRES DETERIOATING/SPLITTING! N/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD! N/S/R TYRE EDGE OF TREAD ON MINIMUM LIMIT! N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO MINIMUM LIMIT!

STRONGLY ADVISE :- FRONT & REAR OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT DAMAGED (in my opinion poor repair quality).

air bag fault. n/s & o/s rear registration plate light lenses missing. o/s/r lower sill edge damaged.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,874 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

STRONGLY ADVISE :- ALL TYRES DETERIOATING/SPLITTING! N/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD! N/S/R TYRE EDGE OF TREAD ON MINIMUM LIMIT! N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO MINIMUM LIMIT!

STRONGLY ADVISE :- FRONT & REAR OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT DAMAGED (in my opinion poor repair quality).

air bag fault. n/s & o/s rear registration plate light lenses missing. o/s/r lower sill edge damaged.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,412 miles

air bag light on / rear exhaust damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2008 14,412 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on / rear exhaust damaged

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 XLT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

MK55 XLT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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