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NA55 MFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,085 mi
Last recorded138,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2021 138,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 130,587 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 130,577 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,012 miles

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake hose ends

light corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

o/s/r indicator slightly white

Fail 10 Jul 2019 123,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake hose ends

light corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

o/s/r indicator slightly white

Pass 28 Jun 2018 115,876 miles

light corrosion to rear brake hoses

o/s rear tyre wearing in inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe cleaned up and greased

Fail 19 Jun 2018 115,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

light corrosion to rear brake hoses

o/s and n/s t/rod end bust covers insecure

o/s rear tyre wearing in inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,659 miles

Small crack in screen outside swept area

Fail 22 Jun 2017 109,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Small crack in screen outside swept area

Pass 17 May 2016 103,634 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 95,677 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 95,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 83,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 72,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,392 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 60,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NA55 MFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple 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 NA55 MFE, 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 NA55 MFE registered?

NA55 MFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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