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MJ05 FAO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 113,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads detected (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective peeling at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge step tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 24 May 2019 108,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 108,831 miles

Emissions not tested due to a major leak of gases detected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi exhaust piece! (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 104,643 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 May 2018 104,643 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 May 2017 99,366 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 95,043 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected

Fail 23 May 2016 95,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected

offside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected

Pass 11 May 2015 88,574 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 88,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 79,383 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 79,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2013 69,407 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 69,407 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 59,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 59,753 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,205 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 40,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 29,405 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 29,385 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,164 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges.

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 FAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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