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MT55 UMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,938 mi
Last recorded101,938 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,938 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 101,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,195 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,222 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 91,222 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,150 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,150 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2014 74,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,541 miles

slight wear on front suspension bushes

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,087 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 41,087 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 33,509 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,091 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 UMU 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 63.2%.

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

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