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MT55 XNV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,169 mi
Last recorded99,169 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,169 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 99,169 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 88,636 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 88,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to high emissions (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 82,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 82,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 80,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,455 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight smear front wipers

wear to inner and outer edge of offside front tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2015 65,455 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn bald inner and outer edge

slight smear front wipers

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,700 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre inner and outer wall small cracks

Fail 18 Oct 2013 52,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

o/s/r tyre inner and outer wall small cracks

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,138 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 46,134 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,067 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 XNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XNV, 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 XNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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