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MD55 KAJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 KAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 57,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 50,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front reg plate dameged

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2023 50,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front reg plate dameged

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2022 42,253 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,520 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,476 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 35,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,782 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 33,723 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,228 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 31,815 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,121 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,636 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,891 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 18,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,411 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 15,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,068 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 10,509 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 10,509 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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MD55 KAJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 MD55 KAJ, 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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MD55 KAJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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