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MV55 YMK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,498 mi
Last recorded105,498 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YMK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 105,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 105,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,142 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front lower arms, both sides of car. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket detached

Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front lower arms, both sides of car. (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket detached

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,600 miles

nearside front wishbone bush poor

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,956 miles

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

front brake discs scored

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,503 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,373 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 35,582 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 35,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,398 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)

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

front brake pads look low from inside wheels

nearside and offside rear tyres age cracking/deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2009 25,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads look low from inside wheels

nearside and offside rear tyres age cracking/deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,085 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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MV55 YMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV55 YMK, 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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MV55 YMK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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