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MV55 YLC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,598 mi
Last recorded28,598 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YLC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 28,598 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 28,590 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 25,793 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box bracket insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 25,653 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox strap separating. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 25,409 miles

Exhaust back box bracket starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 25,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp corroded but is supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 24,531 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mount corroded, however silencer is supported

Rear tyres have light cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 23,226 miles

Front deep cracks in in both tyre treads and sidewalls scrubbed

Pass 4 Feb 2016 22,643 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 22,643 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,864 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,794 miles

both rear tyres split

Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,115 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

offside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

Fail 6 Feb 2013 20,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

offside rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,243 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 18,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 16,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV55 YLC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV55 YLC, 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 MV55 YLC registered?

MV55 YLC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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