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MJ05 FZS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,300 mi
Last recorded92,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 88,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,982 miles

No reversing lamps working?

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jun 2022 79,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from rack to pump with sensor on (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed/blowing, causing lambda reading too high (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both side repeater lamps (4.4.3 (a))

No reversing lamps working?

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 72,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 72,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,906 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 49,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,553 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bust (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre 42/04 date stamp

Offside Rear tyre age cracks

Rear exhaust clamp loose

spare tyre cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight bearing rumble

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slight age cracks not exposing cords at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight bearing rumble

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slight age cracks not exposing cords at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel slight rumble when checking for bearing noise

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight age cracks on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre slight age cracks on sidewall

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,946 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front wheel bearing slight rumble

n/s rear tyre slight cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,689 miles

both rear tyres showing age on outer sidewalls

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,022 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,678 miles

slight tearing to both front tyres on inner edge but not exposing coirds or plys

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,861 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 FZS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

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

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