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MJ05 DWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,742 mi
Last recorded104,742 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 101,652 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,951 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 96,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,794 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 87,793 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,875 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 78,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,077 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 69,076 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,498 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 62,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,584 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,623 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 43,197 miles

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

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

temporary repair cv gaiter off side front

Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,197 miles

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

temporary repair cv gaiter off side front

Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,007 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 38,007 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,013 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,371 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 22,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,241 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 10,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 DWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DWL, 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 MJ05 DWL registered?

MJ05 DWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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