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MJ05 LSX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,193 mi
Last recorded74,193 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 74,193 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 72,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,765 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 70,751 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail INSECURE (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,285 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,108 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,287 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 62,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,470 miles

N/S/F DOOR DAMAGED

Fail 10 Mar 2017 60,469 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

N/S/F DOOR DAMAGED

Pass 20 May 2016 57,776 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 57,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 50,741 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 44,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,764 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 40,764 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 39,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,708 miles

Non obligatory mirror glass missing

Radiator leaking

Rear tyres cracking due to age

Unable to open bootlid

Pass 8 May 2010 34,283 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 34,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing due to age

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 May 2009 32,379 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 32,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 28,104 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 28,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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