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MT55 UMH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,467 mi
Last recorded70,467 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UMH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 70,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,661 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 69,650 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 68,770 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 68,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,200 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,212 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,862 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 59,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

NSR Tyre worn abnormaly, spare tyre badly perished - showing cord.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,203 miles

Engine leaking oil- cam cover gasket.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre in poor condition.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 55,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Engine leaking oil- cam cover gasket.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre in poor condition.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,512 miles

Engine management light on

Wipers worn.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,309 miles

E.M.L on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,425 miles

Engine management light on

Front silencer badly rusted & evidence of previous repair.

Oil leak front of engine - reqs investigation.

Spare tyre wall badly perrished / split, Do not use!

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,657 miles

boot hard to open

engine light on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,629 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,583 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc[s] wearing thin

Pass 6 Feb 2010 27,149 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 14,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,936 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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MT55 UMH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MT55 UMH, 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 MT55 UMH registered?

MT55 UMH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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