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MJ05 LTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,557 mi
Last recorded153,557 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 153,557 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 153,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 139,620 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 139,057 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Nearside front through clips x2 near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge worn to Legal Limit. 185/65R15. 88H Riken (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 119,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 119,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 98,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear n/s and o/s steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2017 98,010 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear n/s and o/s steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,412 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade poor

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 May 2016 79,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade poor

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 May 2015 64,814 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 64,810 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,616 miles

wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts/studs

Fail 17 May 2013 48,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts/studs

Pass 15 May 2012 43,043 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 15 May 2012 43,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 38,939 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2010 33,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,692 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 21,784 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 LTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LTO, 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 LTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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