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MJ05 LJL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,609 mi
Last recorded96,609 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LJL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,609 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust bracket detached (1 of 2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' collection of objects materially affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust bracket detached (1 of 2)

coolant reservoir empty

engine oil below minimum

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pedal rubber pad missing

coolant level low

engine oil on minimum mark

rear wiper blade defective

spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pedal rubber pad missing

coolant level low

engine oil on minimum mark

rear wiper blade defective

spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,978 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal pad missing

coolant level below minimum mark

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 18 Mar 2015 68,978 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal pad missing

coolant level below minimum mark

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,351 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,284 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,339 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,539 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,721 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 22,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 LJL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

MJ05 LJL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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