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MJ05 DCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,536 mi
Last recorded153,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 153,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top roughness in operation

Fail 23 May 2022 153,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount roughness in operation

Pass 24 May 2021 149,354 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2021 149,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded also insecure (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 147,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 142,914 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 142,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 135,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills corroded

spare tyre cords showing

Fail 18 May 2018 135,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills corroded

spare tyre cords showing

Pass 7 May 2017 127,824 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front windscreen wiper blade rubber splitted

Fail 7 May 2017 127,824 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front windscreen wiper blade rubber splitted

Pass 15 May 2016 109,841 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)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

outer sills corroded

spare tyre cords showing

Fail 5 May 2016 109,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

outer sills corroded

spare tyre cords showing

Pass 9 May 2015 96,652 miles

radiator leaking

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

Fail 9 May 2015 96,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 10 May 2014 84,852 miles

Coolant leak from coolant radiator (could cause engine failure)

Fail 10 May 2014 84,852 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak from coolant radiator (could cause engine failure)

Pass 11 May 2013 70,347 miles

baby seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 11 May 2013 70,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

baby seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 9 May 2012 51,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2012 51,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2011 39,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 39,215 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 29,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,262 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 22,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,651 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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MJ05 DCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MJ05 DCO, 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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MJ05 DCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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