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MM54 CDF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,757 mi
Last recorded119,757 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 CDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 119,757 miles

Brake pedal spongy excessive travel? (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear seat belt stork trim damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking a bit (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm but very low on edges but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover lifts up (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% but both locked off? (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front outer sills very close to limit (5.2.6)

a bit of noise on engine on high revs?

all indicator bulbs pale

both wiper blades split a bit at ends

coolant leaking a lot and oil leaking

front brake discs very worn/corroded

offside of dash side lights not working but ok over speedo

spare tyre flat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm but edges very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rubber cracking in tread and punchure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover lifts up by hand (2.2.C.1c)

both sides front outer sills inside corroded and weakend

engine smoking brown smoke? from exhaust? and a bit of noise on engine

hand brake travel very high on limit? 9 to 10 clicks to lock off

indicator bulbs a bit pale

spare tyre flat but new tyre?

Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,618 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm but edges very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rubber cracking in tread and punchure

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both dust covers a bit loose lift up by hand (2.2.C.1c)

both sides front outer sills inside corroded and weakend

engine smoking brown smoke? from exhaust? and a bit of noise on engine

hand brake travel very high on limit? 9 to 10 clicks to lock off

indicator bulbs a bit pale

spare tyre flat but new tyre?

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

both side front outer sill abit corroded under paint

handbrake travel high and foot brake abit low may require rear brake adjustment?

Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,568 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both side front outer sill abit corroded under paint

handbrake travel high and foot brake abit low may require rear brake adjustment?

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,788 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,315 miles

signs of a previous leak from fuel tank. no leak found during test

Fail 17 Jan 2012 52,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of a previous leak from fuel tank. no leak found during test

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,189 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in sidewall.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,189 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres have slight cracks in sidewall.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 37,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,771 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,956 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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MM54 CDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MM54 CDF, 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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MM54 CDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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