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MJ05 FZO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,172 mi
Last recorded95,172 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,172 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 95,172 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 87,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,781 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 73,781 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,378 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,342 miles

noise from engine

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust bracket temp repaire

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,853 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,927 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,254 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,984 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slightly perished sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,616 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 FZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FZO, 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 FZO registered?

MJ05 FZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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