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MT55 UMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,262 mi
Last recorded128,262 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 128,262 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (Axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 119,311 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 119,311 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 114,716 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 110,296 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filler pipe to Tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,549 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 101,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,537 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,878 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 90,878 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,933 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,505 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 76,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,898 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 65,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,816 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,917 miles

advise front tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,687 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 UMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT55 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

MT55 UMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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