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MJ05 FAF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,190 mi
Last recorded57,190 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 57,190 miles

OSR brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber body corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber body corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 55,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber body corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber body corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 52,472 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 52,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 50,089 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 50,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 47,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 46,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 45,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,261 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 43,261 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 40,387 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 38,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,035 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,101 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 36,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,383 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,498 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,428 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,440 miles

advise rear wiper split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,023 miles

n/s door mirror has cable tie around it

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 FAF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ05 FAF, 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 FAF registered?

MJ05 FAF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is MJ05 FAF safe to buy?

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