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MF55 PJX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,067 mi
Last recorded103,067 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,067 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 103,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 97,741 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,791 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 85,000 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2015 85,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 80,555 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2014 80,555 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2013 74,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 74,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 68,672 miles

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

hanger strap broken on rear silencer,but exhaust still supported ok

Pass 12 May 2011 62,648 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 6 May 2011 62,614 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 May 2010 57,290 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,707 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,193 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 41,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 PJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MF55 PJX, 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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MF55 PJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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