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M55 JCH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 JCH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 99,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 71,711 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 71,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,129 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 64,129 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,697 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 62,697 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,959 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 58,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,101 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 53,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,870 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 52,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 50,080 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 50,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,930 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,840 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,253 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 31,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,505 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,923 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 17,923 miles

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

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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M55 JCH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M55 JCH, 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 M55 JCH registered?

M55 JCH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for M55 JCH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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