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MT55 XTN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,446 mi
Last recorded109,446 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XTN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,446 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 109,446 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,949 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 98,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack on back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,966 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,509 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,858 miles

o/s/r seatbelt stalk inop.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,342 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 44,841 miles

Both Front tyres Wearing On Edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers Smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,841 miles

Both Front tyres Wearing On Edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers Smearing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,658 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,658 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 30,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,494 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,299 miles

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

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 XTN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

MT55 XTN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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