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MJ05 KWZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,921 mi
Last recorded147,921 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 KWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 147,921 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 5 Dec 2014 147,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Dec 2013 140,616 miles

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

heat shield around exhaust loose.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 140,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

heat shield around exhaust loose.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 125,848 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 125,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 114,252 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 114,252 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 99,678 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 82,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 66,028 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 KWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KWZ, 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 KWZ registered?

MJ05 KWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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