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MF55 JTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,723 mi
Last recorded144,723 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 JTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 144,723 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 144,723 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 136,306 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 136,305 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 122,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine heat shield insecure

slight damage n/s/rear lamp

Pass 5 Mar 2012 122,185 miles

engine heat shield insecure

slight damage n/s/rear lamp

Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,762 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,101 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,861 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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MF55 JTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF55 JTZ, 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 MF55 JTZ registered?

MF55 JTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is MF55 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 JTZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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